As introduced: - Expands the right of publicity to protect an individual's identity, including their name and likeness, in any medium or manner, and defines "voice" to include simulations. - Broadens what constitutes an infringement to include the unconsented publication, performance, or distribution of a person's voice or likeness. - Establishes a $3,000 civil penalty for knowing infringement, which may be imposed in addition to the recovery of actual damages and profits.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Jan 29, 2026 | S | Hearing Scheduled - Law & Justice |
Jan 27, 2026 | S | Hearing Scheduled - Law & Justice |
Jan 27, 2026 | S | Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 8:00 AM |
Jan 12, 2026 | S | First reading, referred to Law & Justice. |
Jan 8, 2026 | S | Prefiled for introduction. |
| Last Action | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Year | 2025 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Updated | Jan 22, 2026 |