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Protecting Voice and Likeness from Digital Replicas and Unauthorized AI Use.

This Act establishes a new federal property right giving every individual (living or deceased) exclusive control over the use of their voice and visual likeness in computer-generated digital replicas (deepfakes). This means unauthorized creation or distribution of realistic digital representations of a person is illegal, protecting citizens from identity misuse and fraud. Online platforms must quickly remove such content upon notification to maintain legal protection.
Key points
New Property Right: You gain the exclusive right to authorize the use of your voice and visual likeness in realistic digital replicas (deepfakes).
Post-Mortem Protection: This right survives death and can be inherited, protecting the likeness of the deceased for up to 70 years.
Liability for Deepfakes: Creating or distributing unauthorized digital replicas carries significant financial penalties in civil court.
Platform Responsibility: Online services (like social media) must promptly remove unauthorized replicas upon receiving a valid notice to qualify for liability protection.
Exclusions: The law allows use for satire, parody, criticism, news, sports, or historical documentaries, unless the replica depicts sexually explicit conduct.
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Print number: 118_S_4875
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Process start date: 2024-07-31
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

NO FAKES Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4875.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-07-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New Property Right: You gain the exclusive right to authorize the use of your voice and visual likeness in realistic digital replicas (deepfakes).
  • Post-Mortem Protection: This right survives death and can be inherited, protecting the likeness of the deceased for up to 70 years.
  • Liability for Deepfakes: Creating or distributing unauthorized digital replicas carries significant financial penalties in civil court.
  • Platform Responsibility: Online services (like social media) must promptly remove unauthorized replicas upon receiving a valid notice to qualify for liability protection.
  • Exclusions: The law allows use for satire, parody, criticism, news, sports, or historical documentaries, unless the replica depicts sexually explicit conduct.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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