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Protecting Voice and Likeness from Digital Replicas (Deepfakes)

The NO FAKES Act of 2025 introduces new rights for individuals to control the use of their voice and visual likeness in digital replicas, also known as deepfakes. This aims to protect against the unauthorized creation and distribution of fake content that may depict individuals in situations they never participated in. The act defines liability rules for creators and online platforms, and also provides for penalties for violations.
Key points
New law allows you to control who can use your voice and likeness in digital replicas (deepfakes).
This right protects both living and deceased individuals and can be inherited after death.
Online platforms must remove unauthorized deepfakes upon notification to avoid liability.
The act imposes significant financial penalties for illegal creation and distribution of deepfakes.
There are exclusions for news, educational, satirical, or parody purposes, unless they involve sexually explicit content.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1367
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
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_S_1367.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-04-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New law allows you to control who can use your voice and likeness in digital replicas (deepfakes).
  • This right protects both living and deceased individuals and can be inherited after death.
  • Online platforms must remove unauthorized deepfakes upon notification to avoid liability.
  • The act imposes significant financial penalties for illegal creation and distribution of deepfakes.
  • There are exclusions for news, educational, satirical, or parody purposes, unless they involve sexually explicit content.
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 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 2025-12-23.

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