Establishes privacy and publicity rights for likenesses altered using artificial intelligence
Summary
Creates penalties for likenesses altered or created by artificial intelligence being used for commercial gain; establishes a private right of action for the unlawful dissemination of still or video images generated by artificial intelligence.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 7, 2026
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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1
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Alexis Weik
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Steve Rhoads
RRepublican/Conservative
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