Creates a federal property right in a person's voice and visual likeness, letting that person or a licensed rights holder block unauthorized digital replicas and sue those who make or distribute them.

• Lets individuals license their voice or visual likeness, with living adults limited to 10-year licenses in signed writing and minors limited to 5-year licenses approved by a court.
• Keeps the right exclusive for 10 years after death, extended in 5-year renewals on proof of authorized public use, and ends it no later than 70 years after death.
• Allows civil suits with damages of $5,000 or more per work, with online services that skip the required notice-and-takedown steps facing up to $750,000 per work, and requires online services to register a designated agent with the Copyright Office.
• Preempts state digital replica laws for expressive works, except laws in effect on January 2, 2025 and laws covering sexually explicit or election-related replicas. Takes effect 180 days after enactment.

• Judiciary Committee (Senate)

Commerce