As amended on 2/6/2026: - Amends the publicity rights law to amend the definition of "likeness" to include a digital replica. - The 2/6/2026 amendment changes the terminology from "deepfake" to "digital replica." Adds definition for "digital replica" and "voice."
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Feb 6, 2026 | S | Reported from LBT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2113) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN/JDC. |
Feb 6, 2026 | S | Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC. |
Jan 30, 2026 | S | The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Lamosao, Ihara, Moriwaki; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella. |
Jan 30, 2026 | S | Hearing Scheduled - Labor and Technology |
Jan 27, 2026 | S | The committee(s) on LBT has scheduled a public hearing on 01-30-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
Jan 22, 2026 | S | Referred to LBT, CPN/JDC. |
Jan 21, 2026 | S | Introduced and passed First Reading. |
Jan 14, 2026 | S | Pending Introduction. |
| Last Action | Feb 6, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2025 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Feb 7, 2026 |