SB 3705 Illinois Senate · 103rd Regular Session

DIGITAL LIKENESS PROTECTION

Summary
Creates the Digital Voice and Likeness Protection Act. Provides that a provision in an agreement between an individual and any other person for the performance of personal or professional services is contrary to public policy and is deemed unenforceable if the provision meets all of the following conditions: (1) the provision allows for the creation and use of a digital replica of the individual's voice or likeness in place of work the individual would otherwise have performed in person; (2) the provision does not clearly define and detail all of the proposed uses of the digital replica or the generative artificial intelligence system; and (3) the individual was not represented by legal counsel or by a labor union acting in a specified capacity. Provides that the Act shall apply retroactively. Provides that any person who is currently under, or has entered into, an agreement with an individual performing personal or professional services containing an unenforceable provision shall notify that individual in writing that the provision is unenforceable by January 1, 2025. Effective immediately.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 9, 2024 Last action Mar 15, 2024
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Total actions
12
Key actions
2
Committee
7
Amendments
1
Mar 15, 2024
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
lower
Mar 15, 2024
Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
lower
Mar 12, 2024
Lower · Passed
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Judiciary
lower
Mar 12, 2024
Lower · Passed
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Judiciary
lower
Mar 5, 2024
Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
lower
Mar 5, 2024
Introduced
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
lower
Feb 28, 2024
Committee
Assigned to Judiciary
lower
Feb 9, 2024
Committee
Referred to Assignments
lower
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Mary Edly-Allen
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