HB1407Maryland2025 sessionIntroduced
Commercial Law - Voice and Visual Likeness - Digital Replication Rights (Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe Act - NO FAKES Act)
Plain-language summary
Gives individuals and certain right holders the right to authorize use of a person's voice or visual likeness in a digital replica, a right that survives death and is transferable or licensable for a set period. Online services that host digital replicas must designate an agent, and the Secretary of State must maintain related public information.
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History
Feb 7, 2025
HFirst Reading Economic Matters
Feb 7, 2025
HHearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Progress
IntroducedFeb 7, 2025
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into law
Sponsors
MA
Rep. Marlon Amprey (D)Prime sponsor
AB
Rep. Adrian Boafo (D)
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