Illinois · House Bill 3178 · 104th General Assembly

DIGITAL PROTECT-USE OF REPLICA

HB 3178 Sponsored by Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Became law

  1. Introduced Feb 6, 2025
  2. In committee Feb 18, 2025
  3. Passed the House Apr 9, 2025
  4. Passed the Senate May 22, 2025
  5. To the governor Jun 20, 2025
  6. Became law Aug 15, 2025

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Amends the Digital Voice and Likeness Protection Act. Provides that a provision in an agreement between an individual and any other person for the performance of personal or professional services is unenforceable only as it relates to a new performance, fixed on or after January 1, 2026, by a digital replica of an individual if specified conditions are satisfied. Provides that the failure to include a reasonably…

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Amends the Digital Voice and Likeness Protection Act. Provides that a provision in an agreement between an individual and any other person for the performance of personal or professional services is unenforceable only as it relates to a new performance, fixed on or after January 1, 2026, by a digital replica of an individual if specified conditions are satisfied. Provides that the failure to include a reasonably specific description of the intended uses of a digital replica shall not render a provision in an agreement unenforceable when the uses of the digital replica are consistent with the terms of the contract for the performance of personal or professional services and the fundamental character of the photography or sound track as recorded or performed. Provides that the requirements do not affect any other provision of a contract. Makes other changes. Effective January 1, 2026.

Every action

27 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

Show the 19 earlier steps
  1. HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
  2. HouseFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  4. CommitteeAssigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee · House Judiciary - Civil
  5. CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; 020-000-000 · House Judiciary - Civil
  6. HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  7. HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  8. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  9. HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000
  10. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
  11. SenateArrive in Senate
  12. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
  13. SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
  14. SenateFirst Reading
  15. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  16. CommitteeAssigned to Judiciary · Senate Judiciary
  17. CommitteeDo Pass Judiciary; 007-000-000 · Senate Judiciary
  18. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 6, 2025
  19. SenateSecond Reading
  1. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 8, 2025
  2. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
  3. SenateThird Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
  4. HousePassed Both Houses
  5. HouseSent to the Governor
  6. HouseGovernor Approved
  7. HouseEffective Date January 1, 2026
  8. HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0282

Roll calls

4 recorded votes: 2 on the floor, 2 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Third Reading · Full House

Passed 114–0
Apr 9, 2025 · journal entry
Yes 114 No 0 Not voting 4
Democrats: 76 yes, 0 no Republicans: 38 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 114

Not voting · 2

Excused · 2

Third Reading · Full Senate

Passed 58–0
May 22, 2025 · journal entry
Yes 58 No 0 Not voting 1
Democrats: 39 yes, 0 no Republicans: 19 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 58

Not voting · 1

Committee and other votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Mar 19, 2025 House Judiciary - Civil Judiciary - Civil - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 20

 Passed 20–0
Apr 30, 2025 Senate Judiciary Judiciary - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 7

Not voting · 2

 7–0

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 1 cosponsor: 1 Democrat.

All 1 cosponsor

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 13, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.