New York A08882 amends the definitions of "deceased performer," "deceased personality," and "digital replica" in relation to the right of publicity.
New York A08882 amends the definitions of "deceased performer," "deceased personality," and "digital replica" in relation to the right of publicity. It specifies that a "deceased performer" is a deceased person who was regularly engaged in acting, singing, dancing, or playing a musical instrument for gain or livelihood. A "deceased personality" is a deceased person whose name, voice, signature, photograph, or likeness has commercial value at the time of death. A "digital replica" is a computer-generated, highly realistic electronic representation of a deceased person.
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