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New York · S08391 · 2025 session

Relates to the right of publicity; amends the definitions of "deceased performer", "deceased personality" and "digital replica" in relation to the right of publicity; relates to the use of a deceased performer's digital replica without authorization by the applicable right holder.

EnactedSIGNED CHAP.616 · Dec 11, 2025

In plain language

This New York bill amends the state's right-of-publicity law by updating the definitions of 'deceased performer,' 'deceased personality,' and 'digital replica,' and addresses unauthorized use of a deceased performer's digital replica by parties other than the rights holder. It targets AI-generated digital recreations of deceased performers.

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Legislative history

11 actions · newest first
  1. Dec 11, 2025SenateSIGNED CHAP.616
  2. Dec 1, 2025SenateDELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
  3. Jun 17, 2025Assemblyreturned to senate
  4. Jun 17, 2025Assemblypassed assembly
  5. Jun 17, 2025Assemblyordered to third reading rules cal.883
  6. Jun 17, 2025Assemblysubstituted for a8882