Prohibits distributing, transmitting, or making available to the general public a sound recording/audiovisual work containing an unauthorized digital replica of an individual.
Provides that this liability does not apply to the use of identity or digital replica in the news, public affairs, or a sports broadcast or account, or in any political campaign.
Not for a purpose that has political, public interest, educational, or newsworthy value.
Unless use of the audiovisual digital replica is intended to create, or does create, false impression that the work is an authentic recording in which the individual participated.
Also does not apply to a digital replica to depict the individual in a documentary, docudrama, or historical or biographical audiovisual work, unless appears authentic.
Not for digital replica for purposes of comment, criticism, scholarship, satire, or parody
Also does not apply to certain promotional materials, advertisements, or commercials.
Legislative History
On Feb. 7, 2024, bill introduced in House; on Apr. 18, 2024, bill passed in House.
On Apr. 19, 2024, bill introduced in Senate; on May 17, 2024, bill passed in Senate.
On May 24, 2024, House concurred with amendments, bill passed both chambers.
Effectiveness
If enacted, bill comes into effect on Jan. 1, 2025.
Aug. 2024 ILL LEG Governor Approval
On Aug. 9, 2024, ILL LEG governor approved HB 4875, assigned Public Act 103-0836.
