CivicKnodeCivicKnowA project of CivicKnode
Sign in

SB 1025

Did not advanceCrossfile HB 1407
Add to calendar

Commercial Law - Voice and Visual Likeness - Digital Replication Rights (Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe Act - NO FAKES Act)

Sponsor: Johnny Mautz (District 37)Committee: FinanceSubject: Commercial Law - GenerallyStatus: Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2025)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Establishing that each individual and a certain right holder have the right to authorize the use of the voice or visual likeness of the individual in a digital replica; providing that the right does not expire on the death of the individual and is transferable or licensable in a certain manner; providing that the right terminates after a certain period of time; requiring an online service to designate an agent for certain purposes; requiring the Secretary of State to maintain and make available certain information; etc.

AI analysis is off. Set ANTHROPIC_API_KEY to enable summaries, pros and cons, and questions.

Analysis reads the bill text, the fiscal note, and the witness list. It is generated by Claude and reviewed by nobody, so check the source documents before you rely on it.

Testimony (0)

MGA witness list
FAV 2FavorableUNF 4Unfavorable
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVMautz, JohnnySenatorWritten (PDF)
FAVSenator Mautz, Senator MautzlegislatorIndividualOral
UNFStokes, MeganlobbyistCCIAWritten (PDF)
UNFHizkias, AdenChamber of ProgressWritten (PDF)
UNFGibbons, JenniferEntertainment Software AssociationWritten (PDF)
UNFdurkin, margaretlobbyistIndividualWritten (PDF)

Organizations on record

Registered lobbyists who testified

UNFStokes, MeganCCIARegistered for: Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA)
UNFdurkin, margaretRegistered for: TechNet