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HB 1071

RELATING TO COMPUTER SCIENCE LEGISLATIVE REPORT.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Nadine Nakamura

House Bill 1071 enhances protections for individuals against unauthorized commercial use of their AI-generated likenesses and voices, empowering personal rights in the digital age.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · HB 1071

Summary of House Bill 1071: Relating to Computer Science Legislative Report

Bill Overview

Bill Number: HB 1071
Introduced On: December 19, 2024
Status: Introduced and Pass First Reading
Subject: Computer Science, Department of Education (DOE), Legislative Report

House Bill 1071 aims to amend the Frank Broyles Publicity Rights Protection Act of 2016 to provide enhanced protections for individuals whose photographs, voices, or likenesses are reproduced through artificial intelligence (AI) and used commercially.

Purpose and Intent

The primary intent of HB 1071 is to address the growing concerns surrounding the use of AI in reproducing personal likenesses and voices without consent. As technology evolves, the bill seeks to ensure that individuals retain control over their personal image and voice, particularly in commercial contexts.

Key Provisions

The bill includes several significant amendments to the existing law:

  1. Definitions Update:

    • Likeness: Expanded to include reproductions generated through AI, not just traditional photographs.
    • Photograph: Now encompasses images generated by AI, in addition to traditional forms like photography and videotape.
    • Voice: Introduces a definition that includes both actual and simulated voices generated through AI.

  2. Exemptions for Service Providers:

    • Clarifies that service providers are not liable for using photographs, voices, or likenesses unless they have actual knowledge of a violation of the publicity rights.

  3. Construction of the Act:

    • The act is to be liberally construed to fulfill its intent and does not invalidate contracts made prior to or after August 22, 2016, regarding the use of an individual's name, voice, or likeness.

  4. Intellectual Property Clarification:

    • The rights granted under this act are not classified as intellectual property under federal law (47 U.S.C. § 230).

Impact

The bill primarily affects individuals whose likenesses and voices may be used commercially, particularly in industries leveraging AI technology. It aims to empower individuals by giving them more control over how their personal attributes are used, thereby enhancing privacy and personal rights in the digital age.

Procedural Timeline

  • December 19, 2024: Bill filed.
  • January 13, 2025: First reading and referral to the Judiciary Committee.
  • January 27, 2025: Passed by the House and transmitted to the Senate.
  • February 11, 2025: Amendment #1 adopted, and the bill was reported correctly engrossed.
  • February 13, 2025: Passed by the Senate as amended.
  • February 26, 2025: Returned by the Committee with a recommendation to pass, and subsequently became Act 159.

Related Legislation

  • SB 1390: A companion bill that may address similar issues regarding publicity rights and AI.

This summary provides an overview of HB 1071, highlighting its purpose, key provisions, and potential impact on individuals and industries utilizing AI technology.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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