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AI Summary
HB2462 expands civil liability for unauthorized use of a person's likeness or voice, including digital replicas, and extends the statute of limitations.
Business Impact
If you use digital replicas of likenesses, ensure consent to avoid 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
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
Virginia's HB2462 addresses unauthorized use of personal likenesses and voices, particularly in digital formats. It establishes civil liability for creating or distributing digital replicas without consent and extends the statute of limitations for related civil suits.
Key Provisions
- Expands civil liability for unauthorized use of a person's likeness or voice.
- Introduces liability for producing or distributing digital replicas without consent.
- Extends statute of limitations for civil suits to 100 years after a person's death.
Latest Legislative Action
Failed to Pass from conference
Compliance Checklist
Obtain written consent for using someone's likeness or voice in digital content.
Who: Content creators and distributors.
Penalty: Civil liability for unauthorized use.
Who: Content creators and distributors.
Penalty: Civil liability for unauthorized use.
Review and update consent protocols for likeness and voice usage.
Who: Businesses using personal likenesses in advertising or trade.
Penalty: Potential civil suits for non-compliance.
Who: Businesses using personal likenesses in advertising or trade.
Penalty: Potential civil suits for non-compliance.
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Official Bill Text
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