Extends Arkansas publicity rights to protect a person's photograph, voice, or likeness reproduced through artificial intelligence and used commercially.

In forceFeb 25, 2025

CaliforniaSB 1111

Digital Replicas

Would clarify that the right of publicity and false impersonation laws cover digital replicas of a person's voice or likeness.

EnactedSep 30

MinnesotaHF 1606

Bars websites, apps and services from letting users nudify images or videos of identifiable people and from advertising such tools, with a private right of action and attorney general civil penalties up to $500,000 per violation.

In forceAug 1

United States (federal)S. 4591

NO FAKES Act of 2026

Would create a federal intellectual property right protecting individuals' voice and visual likeness from unauthorized digital replicas, with notice and takedown rules for platforms.

In committeeJun 24

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Deceptive and Fraudulent Deepfakes in Election Communications

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Computer-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material

Unlawful Creation or Distribution of Deepfake Visual Material

Frank Broyles Publicity Rights Protection Act Amendment (AI likeness)

Digital Replicas

Nudification technology ban

NO FAKES Act of 2026

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