New York · A08882 · 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.
Introducedsubstituted by s8391 · Jun 17, 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
7 actions · newest first- Jun 17, 2025Assemblysubstituted by s8391
- Jun 17, 2025Assemblyordered to third reading rules cal.883
- Jun 17, 2025Assemblyrules report cal.883
- Jun 17, 2025Assemblyreported
- Jun 17, 2025Assemblyreported referred to rules
- Jun 16, 2025Assemblyreference changed to ways and means