Securities; Oklahoma Ensuring Likeness, Voice, and Image Security Act of 2025; property right; civil action; effective date.

HB 2216 creates a property right in an individual's name, photograph, voice, or likeness in any medium, granting owners the ability to license or sell these rights during their lifetime and for 10 years after death. It directly affects all Oklahomans by allowing civil lawsuits against entities that commercially exploit these elements without consent - such as for advertising, fundraising, or using AI-generated content - unless protected by First Amendment exceptions like news reporting, satire, or fleeting appearances. The law defines "voice" broadly (including simulations) and specifies that heirs inherit rights for 10 years post-death, terminating if unused for two years after that period. It takes effect November 1, 2025, and does not override federal copyright law.