A08882New York2025 sessionIntroduced
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 9, 2025
Areferred to judiciary
Jun 16, 2025
Areference changed to ways and means
Jun 17, 2025
Areported referred to rules
Jun 17, 2025
Areported
Jun 17, 2025
Arules report cal.883
Jun 17, 2025
Aordered to third reading rules cal.883
Jun 17, 2025
Asubstituted by s8391
Progress
IntroducedJun 9, 2025
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into law
Sponsors
TS
Rep. Tony Simone (D)Prime sponsor
CC
Rep. Catalina Cruz (D)
LR
Rep. Linda Rosenthal (D)
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