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HI SB2076: Relating To Publicity Rights.

Dead/Failed Hawaii · 2026 session

Last verified Oct 10, 2026 · official bill text

SB2076 · where it stands

This bill did not become law (dead/failed) · last action Feb 6, 2026.

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In one paragraph

Hawaii's SB 2076 SD 1 (2026) would have amended the publicity rights law (HRS chapter 482P) by adding 'digital replica' and 'voice' definitions and including a digital replica in the definition of 'likeness'. A digital replica is a computer-generated, highly realistic representation readily identifiable as a person's voice or visual likeness. It passed second reading in the Senate February 6, 2026 and was referred to CPN/JDC, but was not enacted.

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

What it means for business

None: the bill did not pass. It would have extended Hawaii's publicity rights definitions to digital replicas of a person's voice or likeness.

Key provisions

  1. Would define 'digital replica' as a computer-generated, highly realistic electronic representation readily identifiable as an individual's voice or visual likeness in a recording, image or audiovisual work, where the person did not perform or the performance was materially altered
  2. Digital replica would exclude authorized sampling, remixing, mastering or remastering of a work with the copyright holder's authorization
  3. Would define 'voice' as a sound readily identifiable as a particular individual, including a simulation or digital replica of it
  4. Would add digital replica to the definition of 'likeness' (alongside image, photograph, painting and similar representations of face or body)
  5. Adds no new duties or penalties beyond the changed definitions; effective date written as January 1, 2077; Senate passed second reading as amended (SD 1) February 6, 2026

Latest legislative action

Feb 6, 2026. Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC.

Sponsors (showing 5 of 29)

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Roll call votes

The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Jan 30, 2026

4 yea0 nay1 otherPassed

Topics and industries

Related topics

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Affected industries

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