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 HB 581.
Sponsors
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Roll Call Votes
96 Yea
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3 Absent
RDDCalendar
Feb 11
7:00 PM
Senate Courts of Justice Hearing
Feb 16
8:00 AM
Senate Courts of Justice Hearing
Feb 25
12:00 AM
House Courts of Justice: Civil Hearing
Mar 2
12:00 AM
House Courts of Justice Hearing
Mar 9
10:00 AM
House Communications, Technology and Innovation Hearing