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MS HB1504: Mississippians' Right to Name, Likeness and Voice Act
Business Impact
If you use AI to generate content featuring individuals' likenesses, you must obtain consent by July 1, 2024, or face legal penalties.
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
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What This Means
Mississippians' Right to Name, Likeness and Voice Act
Key Provisions
- Establishes property rights in name, likeness, and voice for individuals.
- Imposes liability for unauthorized use of an individual's likeness or voice.
- Provides a First Amendment defense in civil actions.
- Clarifies the relationship of this Act to other laws and protections.
Latest Legislative Action
Died In Committee
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 10)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Byrd | Primary |
| Clark | Primary |
| Clarke | Primary |
| Eubanks | Primary |
| Harness | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Obtain written consent for the commercial use of an individual's name, likeness, or voice.
Who: Businesses and individuals using likenesses for commercial purposes.
Deadline: Before any commercial use.
Penalty: Liability for damages and potential injunctive relief.
Who: Businesses and individuals using likenesses for commercial purposes.
Deadline: Before any commercial use.
Penalty: Liability for damages and potential injunctive relief.
Ensure compliance with the conditions for agreements involving digital depictions or voice replicas.
Who: Entities producing digital representations.
Deadline: At the time of agreement.
Penalty: Invalid agreements may lead to liability for unauthorized use.
Who: Entities producing digital representations.
Deadline: At the time of agreement.
Penalty: Invalid agreements may lead to liability for unauthorized use.
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
Multi-pass verified (Pass 2: 85% → Pass 3: 85% → Final: 85%). The analysis accurately summarizes the key provisions of the bill, including the establishment of property rights in an individual's name,
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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