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Protecting Voice and Likeness from Digital Fakes

The NO FAKES Act of 2025 aims to protect individuals' voice and visual likeness rights from unauthorized digital replicas. This gives citizens greater control over how their digital resemblances are used, especially in the context of artificial intelligence and deepfakes. It introduces new liability rules and compensation for infringements, as well as mechanisms for reporting illegal content online.
Key points
New right to authorize the use of digital voice and visual likeness, which is inheritable and licensable.
Introduction of civil liability for unauthorized use of digital replicas and tools designed to create them.
Online platforms must remove unauthorized digital replicas upon notification and designate a contact agent.
Exclusions from liability include use in news, documentaries, satire, or parody, unless sexually explicit.
Ability to seek financial damages and injunctions for infringements, with higher penalties for willful actions.
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Print number: 119_HR_2794
Sponsor: Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27]
Process start date: 2025-04-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

NO FAKES Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_2794.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-04-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New right to authorize the use of digital voice and visual likeness, which is inheritable and licensable.
  • Introduction of civil liability for unauthorized use of digital replicas and tools designed to create them.
  • Online platforms must remove unauthorized digital replicas upon notification and designate a contact agent.
  • Exclusions from liability include use in news, documentaries, satire, or parody, unless sexually explicit.
  • Ability to seek financial damages and injunctions for infringements, with higher penalties for willful actions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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