As amended 3/23/2026: - Clarifies that a voice or likeness includes a digital replica in regards to prohibitions on use without consent, including for employers. - Removes provisions establishing a rebuttable presumption that the failure to obtain consent from an employee for the use of a photo or likeness incidentally used in an advertisement was not a knowing use of the employee's photo or likeness. - Clarifies that false impersonation includes the use of a digital replica with the intent to impersonate. - The original bill was a shell bill related to the Contractors State License Law, but the 3/23/2026 amendment made substantive amendments.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Apr 30, 2026 | — | In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk. |
Apr 30, 2026 | — | Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 36. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly. |
Apr 23, 2026 | — | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
Apr 22, 2026 | — | From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (April 21). |
Apr 21, 2026 | S | Hearing Scheduled - Public Safety |
Apr 14, 2026 | — | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on PUB. S. (Ayes 8. Noes 1.) (April 13). Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S. |
Apr 14, 2026 | — | Set for hearing April 21 in PUB. S. pending receipt. |
Apr 13, 2026 | S | Hearing Scheduled - Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection |
| Last Action | Apr 30, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2025 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Updated | May 2, 2026 |