The bill amends the Frank Broyles Publicity Rights Protection Act of 2016 to enhance protections for individuals whose photographs, voices, or likenesses are reproduced through artificial intelligence for commercial use. Key amendments include the expanded definitions of "likeness" and "photograph" to explicitly include reproductions generated through artificial intelligence. Additionally, a new definition for "voice" is introduced, which encompasses both actual and simulated voices, including those generated by artificial intelligence.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the provisions regarding the exempt use of an individual's photograph or likeness by service providers, ensuring that they are not held liable if they lack actual knowledge of any violations. It also clarifies that the rights granted under this subchapter are to be liberally construed and do not invalidate any contracts or licenses related to the use of an individual's name, voice, signature, photograph, or likeness made before or after the original act's enactment. The bill removes certain language that previously classified these property rights as intellectual property under federal law.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1071 Original - 12-19-2024 11:50 AM: 4-75-1103(3), 4-75-1103(5), 4-75-1103, 4-75-1110(a)
Old version HB1071 V2 - 2-11-2025 10:44 AM: 4-75-1103(3), 4-75-1103(5), 4-75-1103, 4-75-1110(a)
HB 1071: 4-75-1103(3), 4-75-1103(5), 4-75-1103, 4-75-1110(a)
Act 159: 4-75-1103(3), 4-75-1103(5), 4-75-1103, 4-75-1110(a)