An act relating to a private right of action for unauthorized use of a person’s likeness obtained near the immediate entrance of an essential care facility

This bill creates a private right to sue for the unauthorized commercial use of a person's image captured within 25 feet of the entrance to essential care facilities (like clinics, hospitals, or shelters providing medical services). It directly affects individuals seeking care at these facilities and businesses or photographers who commercially exploit images taken in that zone without consent. The law prohibits using images for ads, marketing, or profit in this "functional curtilage of care" area, with exceptions for law enforcement, security personnel, journalists covering newsworthy events, and personal recordings not sold commercially. Violators face civil lawsuits seeking damages, attorney fees, and court orders to stop the exploitation, effective July 1, 2026.