The proposed "Voice and Visual Likeness Rights Act" establishes new legal protections for individuals regarding the use of their voice and visual likeness in digital replicas. It defines key terms such as "digital replica," "right holder," and "production," and asserts that the right to an individual's voice or likeness is a property right that can be licensed and does not expire upon the individual's death. The act stipulates that licenses for adults and emancipated minors must be in writing and cannot exceed ten years, while licenses for living minors are limited to five years and require court approval. Additionally, the act mandates that postmortem rights must be registered with the secretary of state, who will maintain a publicly accessible registry.

The act also outlines civil remedies for unauthorized use of digital replicas, specifying that individuals or right holders can bring civil actions against violators. It establishes liability for those who produce or distribute unauthorized digital replicas and provides defenses for certain uses, such as news reporting or commentary. The act includes provisions for damages, including statutory damages and the possibility of punitive damages in cases of willful infringement. It emphasizes that the act is a law pertaining to intellectual property under the federal Communications Act of 1934 and is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.