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Post-mortem Right of Publicity (digital replicas of deceased performers)

Requires prior consent before a deceased performer's digital replica is used in audiovisual works, sound recordings or live performances.

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Signed by the governor (Chapter 616 of 2025)Dec 11, 20259 months ago

Body
New York State Legislature
Session
2025-2026
Introduced
Jun 6, 2025
In effect since
Dec 11, 20259 months ago
Votes
Senate 59-0
Sponsors
D (Democrat)Democrat
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Timeline

  1. Dec 11, 2025 9 months ago

    Signed by Governor Hochul as Chapter 616 of 2025; takes effect immediately

  2. Dec 1, 2025 10 months ago

    Delivered to the governor

  3. Jun 17, 2025 1 year ago

    Passed Assembly

  4. Jun 13, 2025 1 year ago

    Passed Senate 59-0

  5. Jun 6, 2025 1 year ago

    Introduced in Senate

Sponsors

  • D (Democrat)Michael Gianaris