Bill > HB3178

This bill amends the Digital Voice and Likeness Protection Act to provide clearer guidelines about the use of digital replicas (computer-generated versions of an individual's voice or likeness) in professional agreements. The bill specifies that certain provisions in service contracts will be unenforceable only for new digital replica performances created on or after January 1, 2026, under specific conditions. These conditions include situations where the agreement allows a digital replica to replace in-person work, lacks a detailed description of the replica's intended uses, and the individual was not represented by legal counsel or a labor union during negotiations. The bill also clarifies that if the digital replica's uses are consistent with the original contract's terms and the fundamental character of the original performance, the lack of a specific description will not automatically invalidate the agreement. Importantly, the bill does not affect other contract provisions or existing exclusivity agreements, and it aims to provide more protection for individuals whose digital likenesses might be used without clear consent or understanding.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3178&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104