As introduced: - Establishes a licensable and descendible property right over an individual's voice and likeness, and prohibits the unauthorized commercial use of a computer-generated "digital replica." - Specifies the right continues after death for an initial 10-year term, which can be renewed in 5-year increments for up to 50 years total. - Exempts use in news, commentary, satire, or parody, unless the digital replica depicts sexually explicit conduct. - Authorizes a private right of action for violations, allowing for injunctive relief, damages, and attorney's fees.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Feb 19, 2026 | H | Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar |
Feb 18, 2026 | H | Hearing Scheduled - Judiciary |
Feb 18, 2026 | H | Reported Out of Committee House of Origin |
Feb 18, 2026 | H | Judiciary 1st Substitute |
Feb 4, 2026 | H | Hearing Scheduled - Judiciary |
Jan 22, 2026 | H | Pending Committee Action in House of Origin |
Jan 22, 2026 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Judiciary |
| Last Action | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Year | 2026 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Updated | Feb 20, 2026 |