Bill Status of SB 3705   103rd General Assembly


Short Description:  DIGITAL LIKENESS PROTECTION

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  3/15/2024SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Digital Voice and Likeness Protection Act. Provides that a provision in an agreement between an individual and any other person for the performance of personal or professional services is contrary to public policy and is deemed unenforceable if the provision meets all of the following conditions: (1) the provision allows for the creation and use of a digital replica of the individual's voice or likeness in place of work the individual would otherwise have performed in person; (2) the provision does not clearly define and detail all of the proposed uses of the digital replica or the generative artificial intelligence system; and (3) the individual was not represented by legal counsel or by a labor union acting in a specified capacity. Provides that the Act shall apply retroactively. Provides that any person who is currently under, or has entered into, an agreement with an individual performing personal or professional services containing an unenforceable provision shall notify that individual in writing that the provision is unenforceable by January 1, 2025. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/9/2024SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
  2/9/2024SenateFirst Reading
  2/9/2024SenateReferred to Assignments
  2/28/2024SenateAssigned to Judiciary
  3/5/2024SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
  3/5/2024SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  3/6/2024SenatePostponed - Judiciary
  3/12/2024SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Judiciary
  3/12/2024SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Judiciary
  3/13/2024SenatePostponed - Judiciary
  3/15/2024SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
  3/15/2024SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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