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AI Summary
The Mississippians' Right to Name, Likeness and Voice Act establishes property rights for individuals over their name, likeness, and voice, with protections against unauthorized use and liability for infringement. (Sections 75-101-1 to 75-101-13)
Business Impact
If you use AI to generate content featuring individuals' likenesses or voices, you must obtain consent by July 1, 2024, or face legal penalties.
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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
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
This legislation grants individuals in Mississippi property rights over their name, likeness, and voice. It outlines liabilities for unauthorized use, including infringement, and provides a First Amendment defense. (Sections 75-101-1 to 75-101-13)
Key Provisions
- Establishes property rights in name, likeness, and voice. (Section 75-101-1)
- Imposes liability for unauthorized commercial use and infringement. (Section 75-101-11)
- Provides a First Amendment defense for civil actions brought under this act. (Section 75-101-4)
- Contains a severability clause. (Section 75-101-13)
- Specifies the relationship to other laws. (Section 75-101-12)
Latest Legislative Action
Died In Committee
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 26)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Blackwell | Primary |
| Hill | Primary |
| Hopson | Primary |
| Jackson | Primary |
| Jordan | Primary |
Roll Call Votes
Passage as Amended ·
Feb 11, 2026
52 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
Passage ·
May 28, 2025
85 Yea
2 Nay
33 Other
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Obtain written consent for commercial use of an individual's name, likeness, or voice.
Who: Businesses and individuals using such rights.
Deadline: Before any commercial use.
Penalty: Liability for damages, including actual and treble damages.
Who: Businesses and individuals using such rights.
Deadline: Before any commercial use.
Penalty: Liability for damages, including actual and treble damages.
Ensure compliance with definitions and provisions regarding digital depictions and voice replicas.
Who: Content creators and marketers.
Deadline: Ongoing, with a focus on uses after July 1, 2026.
Penalty: Liability for unauthorized use, including fines.
Who: Content creators and marketers.
Deadline: Ongoing, with a focus on uses after July 1, 2026.
Penalty: Liability for unauthorized use, including fines.
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Full Legal Analysis
The Mississippians' Right to Name, Likeness and Voice Act establishes that every individual has a property right in their name, likeness, and voice. It prohibits unauthorized commercial use of these rights and imposes liability on persons or entities who infringe upon an individual's rights under the act. The act includes a severability clause and specifies its relationship to other laws. (Sections 75-101-1 to 75-101-13)
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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