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AR HB1071

AR HB1071: To Amend The Frank Broyles Publicity Rights Protection Act Of 2016; And To Provide Protections For An Individual Whose Photograph, Voice, Or Likeness… Reviewed

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To Amend The Frank Broyles Publicity Rights Protection Act Of 2016; And To Provide Protections For An Individual Whose Photograph, Voice, Or Likeness Is Reproduced Through Means Of Artificial Intelligence And Used Commercially.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Frank Broyles Publicity Rights Protection Act to address the reproduction of an individual's likeness by AI for commercial purposes, including consent and penalties.

Business Impact

If you use AI to reproduce likenesses for commercial purposes in Arkansas, you must obtain consent from the individuals involved or face legal consequences.

State
Arkansas
Bill Number
HB1071
Status
Passed Both Chambers
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Amendment
Last Action
Feb 26, 2025
Last Verified
Apr 30, 2026
Data Updated
Apr 30, 2026
What do these statuses mean?
Introduced — Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee — Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed — Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted — Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed — Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown — Status data not yet available or awaiting classification

Affected Industries

Media Entertainment Technology General Marketing

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What This Means

HB1071 aims to enhance protections for individuals against the commercial use of their likenesses reproduced through AI, with provisions for consent and penalties.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

Returned by the Committee with the recommendation that it do pass, concur in Senate Amendment No. 1

Bill Sponsors

Name Role
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Primary
Primary
Primary

Amendments (1)

Senate Amendment S1 Pending 2025-02-10

Compliance Checklist

Obtain consent from individuals before using their likenesses in AI-generated content.
Who: Businesses using AI for commercial purposes.
Penalty: Legal consequences for unauthorized use.

Full Legal Analysis

HB1071 amends the existing Frank Broyles Publicity Rights Protection Act to specifically address the reproduction of an individual's photograph, voice, or likeness through artificial intelligence for commercial purposes. The bill includes provisions mandating consent and outlines specific penalties for non-compliance. Key definitions, such as what constitutes 'reproduction' and 'commercial use,' are included to ensure compliance.

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