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NY A08882: Relates to the right of publicity; amends the definitions of "deceased performer", "deceased personality" and "digital replica" in relation to the ri…

Introduced New York · 2025–2026 session

Last verified Oct 23, 2026 · official bill text

A08882 · where it stands

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Relates to the right of publicity; amends the definitions of "deceased performer", "deceased personality" and "digital replica" in relation to the right of publicity; relates to the use of a deceased performer's digital replica without authorization by the applicable right holder.

In one paragraph

This bill amends New York's right of publicity law, focusing on definitions related to deceased performers and digital replicas. Analysis is limited without full bill text.

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

What it means for business

If you use AI to create digital replicas of deceased performers, you must obtain authorization from the right holder by January 1, 2025, or face legal penalties.

What this means

This New York bill proposes changes to the right of publicity law, specifically amending definitions related to deceased performers and digital replicas. Full implications require complete text.

Key provisions

  1. Proposed amendments redefining 'deceased performer' and 'deceased personality'.
  2. Definition and regulation of 'digital replica' use.
  3. Rights related to digital replicas of deceased performers, pending full text for liability and exceptions.

Latest legislative action

Jun 17, 2025. SUBSTITUTED BY S8391

Full analysis

Bill A08882 amends New York's right of publicity law to refine the definitions of 'deceased performer,' 'deceased personality,' and 'digital replica.' The bill addresses the use of digital replicas of deceased performers, but specific details on liability and exceptions cannot be confirmed due to the lack of full bill text. Potential impacts on existing rights or legal processes may be significant, but require the full text for accurate assessment.

Sponsors

NameRoleDistrict
D Sponsor HD-039
D Sponsor HD-067
D Sponsor HD-075

Roll call votes

A Assembly Ways And Means Committee: Favorable refer to committee Rules Jun 17, 2025

32 yea0 nay3 otherPassed

A Assembly Rules Committee: Favorable Jun 17, 2025

30 yea0 nay1 otherPassed

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