HR 4836 United States House · 118th Congress

Professional Images Protection Act

This bill requires employers to obtain written consent before recording or using employee images (including photos and videos), with specific disclosures about who will access the images, how they'll be used (only for work purposes), and when. It prohibits employers from firing or retaliating against employees who object to violations or report them. Employers must get new written consent if they want to use existing images for a different purpose, and face tiered civil penalties (up to $300,000 for large employers) or lawsuits for damages. The law applies to all employers and independent contractors, with exceptions for security footage or impractical situations like large gatherings.
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Jul 2023
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Introduced Jul 24, 2023 Last action Jul 24, 2023
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Jul 24, 2023
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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