Unauthorized use of voice or likeness; punitive damages, statute of limitations.
Passed on 4/13/26
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From the Legislature
Unauthorized use of voice or likeness; punitive damages; statute of limitations. Expands the existing ability for any person to maintain a suit in equity, including the accompanying remedies available and statute of limitations, for the unauthorized use of his name, portrait, or picture for advertising purposes or for the purposes of trade to include the unauthorized use of his voice or likeness. This bill is identical to SB 753.
Sponsors
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus
Roll Call Votes
96 Yea
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3 Absent
RRRCalendar
Feb 2
12:00 AM
House Courts of Justice: Civil Hearing
Feb 4
12:00 AM
House Courts of Justice Hearing
Feb 18
7:00 PM
Senate Courts of Justice Hearing
Mar 4
9:30 AM
Senate Finance and Appropriations Hearing