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VA · HB581INTRO · 4 COSPONSORS

Unauthorized use of voice or likeness; punitive damages, statute of limitations.

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Plain-English Summary

Unauthorized use of voice or likeness; punitive damages; statute of limitations. Expands the existing ability for any person to maintain a suit in equity, including the accompanying remedies available and statute of limitations, for the unauthorized use of his name, portrait, or picture for advertising purposes or for the purposes of trade to include the unauthorized use of his voice or likeness. This bill is identical to SB 753.

Source: OpenStates · fetched April 13, 2026

Who it affects
W-2 worker (non-union)

Allows individuals to sue for unauthorized use of their voice or likeness for advertising or trade purposes, expanding existing protections for name, portrait, or picture.

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Who This AffectsAI analysis
  • W-2 worker (non-union)directModerate impactHigh certainty

    Allows individuals to sue for unauthorized use of their voice or likeness for advertising or trade purposes, expanding existing protections for name, portrait, or picture.

    “Expands the existing ability for any person to maintain a suit in equity, including the accompanying remedies available and statute of limitations, for the unauthorized use of his name, portrait, or picture for advertising purposes or for the purposes of trade to include the unauthorized use of his voice or likeness.”· Summary
What the Bill Does
  • Expands the right to sue for unauthorized use of voice or likeness for advertising or trade.
  • Includes remedies and statute of limitations for such suits.
  • Applies to any person whose voice or likeness is used without authorization.
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