HB318

AN ACT relating to property rights in name, voice, and likeness.

Introduced·1/12/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB318 establishes property rights in an individual's name, voice, and likeness, prohibiting unauthorized use without consent.

Kentucky HB318 creates property rights in an individual's name, voice, and likeness, ensuring these rights are transferable, descendible, and do not expire upon death. The bill prohibits the unauthorized use of these rights without consent, with specific exceptions for news-gathering organizations, news reporting, public affairs, sports broadcasts, and certain other uses. Violators face civil liability, including damages, profits, and punitive damages.

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Judiciary Committee
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Sponsors

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History

Jan 20

House

to Judiciary (H)

Jan 12

House

introduced in House

Jan 12

House

to Committee on Committees (H)