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GA HB566: NO FAKES Act of 2025; enact

Dead/Failed Georgia · 2025–2026 session

Last verified May 20, 2026 · official bill text

HB566 · where it stands

This bill did not become law (dead/failed) · last action Feb 25, 2026.

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In one paragraph

The NO FAKES Act of 2025 aims to protect individuals' voice and visual likeness rights in digital replicas, establishing licensing and civil liability for unauthorized use.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

If you create digital replicas of individuals in Georgia, you must obtain licensing for their likeness or face civil liability for unauthorized use.

What this means

The NO FAKES Act of 2025 introduces significant protections for individuals' voice and visual likenesses in digital formats. It mandates licensing for the use of these likenesses and establishes a directory for designated agents. Businesses involved in creating digital replicas must ensure compliance to avoid civil liabilities.

Key provisions

  1. Establishes rights for individuals over their voice and visual likeness in digital replicas.
  2. Requires licensing for the use of digital replicas.
  3. Creates a directory of designated agents maintained by the Secretary of State.
  4. Imposes civil liability for unauthorized use of digital replicas.
  5. Specifies penalties for non-compliance.
  6. Bars retroactive application of the Act.

Compliance checklist

  • Obtain licensing for the use of individuals' likenesses in digital replicas Who: Businesses creating digital replicas Penalty: Civil liability for unauthorized use
  • Register as a designated agent if applicable Who: Individuals or entities wishing to license likenesses

Latest legislative action

Feb 25, 2026. House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute; died when the Georgia General Assembly's 2025-2026 session ended April 2, 2026

Full analysis

The NO FAKES Act of 2025 amends Georgia's trade practices to protect intellectual property rights concerning the voice and visual likeness of individuals. It establishes that any use of a digital replica requires proper licensing, which can be transferred or assigned. The bill also mandates the Secretary of State to maintain a directory of designated agents for licensing purposes. Unauthorized use of a digital replica will result in civil liability, with penalties outlined for non-compliance. The bill includes provisions to prevent retroactive application, ensuring that existing uses are not penalized under the new law. This legislation aligns with growing trends in digital rights and AI-generated content, reflecting a broader movement towards protecting individual likenesses in the digital age.

Sponsors (showing 5 of 6)

NameRoleDistrict
D Sponsor HD-075
R Sponsor HD-004
R Sponsor HD-103
D Sponsor HD-122
R Sponsor HD-008

Topics and industries

Related topics

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Affected industries

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