SB 1421 Virginia Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Unauthorized use of voice or likeness; punitive damages, statute of limitations.

Summary
Unauthorized use of voice or likeness; punitive damages; statute of limitations. Expands the existing ability for any person to maintain a suit in equity, including the accompanying remedies available and statute of limitations, for the unauthorized use of his name, portrait, or picture for advertising purposes or for the purposes of trade to include the unauthorized use of his voice or likeness.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2025 Last action Jan 29, 2025
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Jan 16, 2025
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Jan 16, 2025
Senate · Introduced
Presented and ordered printed 25104851D
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Bryce Reeves
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