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S08391New York2025 sessionPassed / Enacted

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.

Plain-language summary

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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History
Jun 6, 2025
SREFERRED TO RULES
Jun 12, 2025
SORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.2025
Jun 13, 2025
SPASSED SENATE
Jun 13, 2025
SDELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
Jun 13, 2025
Areferred to judiciary
Jun 17, 2025
Asubstituted for a8882
Jun 17, 2025
Aordered to third reading rules cal.883
Jun 17, 2025
Apassed assembly
Jun 17, 2025
Areturned to senate
Dec 1, 2025
SDELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
Dec 11, 2025
SSIGNED CHAP.616
Progress
Introduced
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into lawDec 11, 2025
Sponsors
MG
Sen. Michael Gianaris (D)Prime sponsor
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