S.4591

NO FAKES Act of 2026 Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe Act of 2026

Introduced·5/20/26

NO FAKES Act of 2026 protects voice and visual likeness rights in digital replicas.

The NO FAKES Act of 2026 establishes rights for individuals to authorize the use of their voice or visual likeness in digital replicas. It allows individuals to sue for unauthorized use and provides safe harbors for online services. The act defines digital replicas and outlines procedures for notifications, counter-notifications, and subpoenas. It also sets penalties for false notifications and provides for the registration of designated agents by online service providers. The act preempts state laws regarding digital replicas but not those in existence before January 2, 2025.

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History

May 20

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.