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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jul 24, 2023
Last action Jul 24, 2023
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jul 24, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
lower
Jul 24, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about HR 4836
Scope: US
Hi! I can help you understand HR 4836. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline