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- Dec 11, 2025SenateSIGNED CHAP.616
- Dec 1, 2025SenateDELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
- Jun 17, 2025Assemblyreturned to senate
- Jun 17, 2025Assemblypassed assembly
- Jun 17, 2025Assemblyordered to third reading rules cal.883
- Jun 17, 2025Assemblysubstituted for a8882