Unauthorized use of voice or likeness; punitive damages, statute of limitations.
- Introduced Jan 16, 2025
- In committee Jan 16, 2025
- Failed
- Passed the House of Delegates
- To the governor
- Became law
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
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.
Every action
3 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
- SenatePresented and ordered printed 25104851D
- CommitteeReferred to Committee for Courts of Justice · Senate Courts of Justice
- CommitteePassed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice with letter (8-Y 7-N) · Senate Courts of Justice8–7 vote
Roll calls
1 recorded vote: 0 on the floor, 1 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.
Committee votes
| Date | Where | Question | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2025 | Senate Courts of Justice | Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice with letter (8-Y 7-N) | Passed 8–7 |
Sponsors
The member who introduced it.
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Bryce E. ReevesR Primary sponsor · District 28
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