Relating to digital replication rights in the voice and visual likeness of individuals; providing private causes of action; authorizing a fee.
HB 3950 creates a legal right for individuals to control digital copies of their voice or visual likeness. It allows people to sue companies that make realistic digital replicas (like AI-generated videos or audio) without permission, covering both living and deceased individuals. The law applies to online platforms such as social media and music services, and includes a fee for filing such lawsuits. This directly affects all Texans whose voice or image could be digitally replicated without consent.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Mar 2025
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Governor
Introduced Mar 27, 2025
Last action Mar 27, 2025
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Mar 27, 2025
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Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
lower
Mar 27, 2025
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lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
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Todd Hunter
RRepublican
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