What does Preamble of NO FAKES Act of 2026 do?

This bill aims to protect intellectual property rights related to individuals' voice and visual likeness. The bill's stated purpose is to protect intellectual property rights in the voice and visual likeness of individuals, and for other purposes.

What does SHORT TITLE. of NO FAKES Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe Act of 2026, also known as the NO FAKES Act of 2026.

What does VOICE AND VISUAL LIKENESS RIGHTS. of NO FAKES Act of 2026 do?

This section establishes 'Voice and Visual Likeness Rights' related to digital replicas. It defines key terms such as 'digital fingerprint,' 'digital replica,' 'individual,' 'interactive computer service,' 'online service,' 'right holder,' 'sound recording artist,' and 'user uploaded material'. Each individual or right holder has the right to authorize the use of their voice or visual likeness in a digital replica or in connection with a product or service. The right is a property right, not assignable during the individual's lifetime, but licensable. Upon an individual's death, the right is transferable and licensable, with a default duration of 10 years, potentially renewable for additional 5-year periods. Licenses for living individuals are limited to 10 years and require a written agreement. The Act preempts state law causes of action for the protection of voice and visual likeness rights in connection with digital replicas within expressive works, with exceptions for existing state laws and certain specific content. Providers of online services are not required to monitor for digital replicas unless expressly required.

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NO FAKES Act of 2026

Last updated: 5/20/2026 · Introduced: 5/20/2026

Author: Maria Salazar (R-FL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes 'Voice and Visual Likeness Rights' granting individuals control over the use of their digital replicas, defining these rights as property rights.
Living individuals can license their voice and visual likeness rights for up to 10 years with a written agreement, while these rights become transferable and licensable for 10 years (renewable) after death.
The federal law preempts state law claims related to voice and visual likeness rights concerning digital replicas within expressive works, with specific exceptions.

119th Congressin committeeS. 4591(In Committee)Official page

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