Relating to digital replication rights in the voice and visual likeness of individuals; providing private causes of action; authorizing a fee.
Impact
If enacted, the bill would amend the Business & Commerce Code by adding Title 14A, which entails property rights enabling individuals to authorize or restrict the use of their voice or visual likeness in digital formats. The law also stipulates that these rights extend posthumously to heirs or executors, ensuring that an individual's digital likeness remains protected after their death. These measures aim to enhance the rights of individuals over their digital representations and potentially lead to new legal precedents in cases of unauthorized replication.
Summary
House Bill 3950 aims to establish digital replication rights concerning the voice and visual likeness of individuals in Texas. The proposed law defines a 'digital replica' as a highly realistic electronic representation that can be recognized as an individual's likeness and includes audio-visual works where the individual was not originally present. This legislation is designed to guard against unauthorized use of an individual's likeness, allowing them to maintain control over how their voice and image are utilized digitally.
Contention
There are certain provisions within the bill that might spark controversy. Proponents argue that establishing clear rights surrounding digital likeness will offer essential protections in an era where media and technology are rapidly evolving. However, critics may raise concerns about the impact on artistic expression and the potential for misuse of the law to stifle creativity, particularly in contexts like satire, commentary, and parody. Furthermore, there may be tensions surrounding the enforcement of these rights against online service providers and the burden of proof related to unauthorized use.
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Relating to digital replication rights in the voice and visual likeness of individuals; providing private causes of action; authorizing a fee.
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Relating to abortion, including civil liability for distribution of abortion-inducing drugs and duties of Internet service providers; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a private civil right of action.
Relating to abortion, including civil liability for distribution of abortion-inducing drugs and duties of Internet service providers; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a private civil right of action.
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Relating to the authority of individuals over the personal identifying information collected, processed, or maintained about the individuals and certain others by certain businesses.