A08611New York2025 sessionIntroduced
Clarifies the right of publicity including the definitions of who and what qualifies as a digital replica; provides guidance as to digital replicas that do not violate an individual or deceased individual's right to publicity; expands the statute of limitations for an action brought for violating an individual's right to publicity.
Plain-language summary
This New York bill clarifies the state's right-of-publicity law, defining what qualifies as a 'digital replica' and providing guidance on permissible uses that do not violate a living or deceased individual's publicity rights, while also extending the statute of limitations for such claims. It addresses AI-generated likenesses of real people.
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History
May 22, 2025
Areferred to judiciary
Jan 7, 2026
Areferred to judiciary
Progress
IntroducedMay 22, 2025
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into law
Sponsors
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Rep. Tony Simone (D)Prime sponsor
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Rep. Catalina Cruz (D)
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