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AI Summary
Amends the Right of Publicity Act to define AI terms and expand enforcement rights for recording artists.
Business Impact
If you use AI for digital replicas, ensure compliance or face liability.
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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
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What This Means
Illinois HB4875 amends the Right of Publicity Act, defining 'artificial intelligence' and 'generative AI'. It extends enforcement rights to recording artists and establishes liability for facilitating violations.
Key Provisions
- Defines 'artificial intelligence' and 'generative artificial intelligence' (Sec. 5).
- Grants additional enforcement rights to recording artists (Sec. 20).
- Establishes liability for facilitating violations (Sec. 30).
- Updates definitions of 'commercial purpose' and 'identity' (Sec. 5).
Latest Legislative Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0836
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 44)
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Abdelnasser Rashid D | Sponsor | HD-021 |
| Adriane Johnson D | Sponsor | SD-030 |
| Anne Stava-Murray D | Sponsor | HD-081 |
| Camille Lilly D | Sponsor | HD-078 |
| Christopher Belt D | Sponsor | SD-057 |
Roll Call Votes
H ·
Concurrence in House ·
May 24, 2024
112 Yea
0 Nay
3 Other
Passed ✓
S ·
Third Reading: in Senate ·
May 17, 2024
58 Yea
0 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
H ·
Third Reading: in House ·
Apr 18, 2024
79 Yea
24 Nay
8 Other
Passed ✓
Amendments (5)
House Amendment 001
Pending
2024-03-05
House Amendment 002
Pending
2024-04-05
Senate Amendment 001
Pending
2024-05-01
Senate Amendment 002
Pending
2024-05-03
Senate Amendment 003
Pending
2024-05-14
Compliance Checklist
Review and update AI usage policies to comply with new definitions.
Who: Businesses using AI in publicity contexts.
Deadline: Upon enactment.
Penalty: Potential legal liability for violations.
Who: Businesses using AI in publicity contexts.
Deadline: Upon enactment.
Penalty: Potential legal liability for violations.
Ensure AI applications do not facilitate publicity rights violations.
Who: AI developers and users in media.
Deadline: Upon enactment.
Penalty: Liability for facilitating violations.
Who: AI developers and users in media.
Deadline: Upon enactment.
Penalty: Liability for facilitating violations.
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
HB4875 amends the Illinois Right of Publicity Act by introducing definitions for 'artificial intelligence' and 'generative artificial intelligence'. The bill specifies that AI includes systems that generate outputs like predictions or content, influencing environments. It also updates the definitions of 'commercial purpose' and 'identity'. The bill grants additional enforcement rights to recording artists, allowing them or their representatives to enforce rights and remedies. Liability is established for those who materially contribute to, induce, or facilitate violations of the Act, particularly concerning unauthorized digital replicas. The bill specifies that service providers are exempt from liability if they act expeditiously upon gaining knowledge of unauthorized activity, aligning with federal standards under 17 U.S.C. 512.
Official Source
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