TexasTexasBillSB 1960
Digital replication rights in voice and likeness
Would have created property rights in a person's digital replica of voice and visual likeness, with private causes of action for unauthorized use.
Died in House committee when the regular session adjourned sine dieMay 21, 2025 1 year ago
- Body
- Texas Legislature
- Session
- 2025
- Introduced
- Mar 5, 2025
- Votes
- Senate 31-0
- Sponsors
- R (Republican)Republican
Timeline
May 21, 2025 1 year ago
Apr 22, 2025 1 year ago
Mar 5, 2025 1 year ago
Sponsors
- R (Republican)Charles Schwertner
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Change log
- AddedAdded to the list. Set by hand from the official record.Sep 27
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