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NY A08882

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

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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.

AI Summary

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.

Business Impact

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.

State
New York
Bill Number
A08882
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Amendment
Last Action
Jun 17, 2025
Last Verified
May 4, 2026
Data Updated
May 4, 2026
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

Affected Industries

Entertainment Technology Media

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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

Latest Legislative Action

substituted by s8391

Bill Sponsors

Name Role District
Sponsor HD-039
Sponsor HD-067
Sponsor HD-075

Roll Call Votes

A · Assembly Ways And Means Committee: Favorable refer to committee Rules · Jun 17, 2025
32 Yea 0 Nay 3 Other Passed ✓
A · Assembly Rules Committee: Favorable · Jun 17, 2025
30 Yea 0 Nay 1 Other Passed ✓

Related & Companion Bills

New York A08611 — Clarifies the right of publicity including the definitions …

Full Legal 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.

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