As substituted on 2/9/2026: - Expands the existing right of publicity to prohibit the unauthorized use of a person's voice or likeness for advertising or trade purposes. - The 2/9/2026 substitution deletes the notice-based takedown obligation and statutory damages for platform. Sets standard of "actual knowledge" use was unauthorized. Exempts internet service providers. - The 2/19/2026 amendment deletes all provisions except extending the right to voice and likeness.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Mar 11, 2026 | H | Senate substitute agreed to by House (96‑Y 0‑N 0‑A) |
Mar 9, 2026 | S | Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote (40‑Y 0‑N 0‑A) |
Mar 9, 2026 | S | Engrossed by Senate ‑ S-Courts of Justice committee substitute |
Mar 9, 2026 | S | S-Courts of Justice committee Substitute agreed to |
Mar 9, 2026 | S | Read third time |
Mar 6, 2026 | S | Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) |
Mar 5, 2026 | S | Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) |
Mar 5, 2026 | S | Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39‑Y 0‑N 0‑A) |
| Last Action | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Year | 2026 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Updated | Mar 12, 2026 |