Illinois Right of Publicity Act, Digital Replica Amendment (HB 4875)
In effect since January 1, 2025.
Overview
Prohibits unauthorized AI-generated digital replicas of individual voices, images, and likenesses. Holds liable anyone who distributes, transmits, or materially contributes to violations. Not contingent on commercial purpose.
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Who this applies to
This regulation applies to both companies that build AI products and companies that use AI tools from other vendors.
AI categories covered
- Consumer-facing AI
- General purpose AI
Specific AI use cases:
- Content generation
- synthetic media manipulation
- voice likeness synthesis
- political synthetic media
What this requires you to do
Consent required
Obtain consent. Get explicit permission from individuals before collecting or using their data with AI.
Prohibited practices
Prohibited practices. Review this obligation in the source text.
Transparency notice required
Provide transparency notices. Inform affected individuals that AI is being used and how it influences decisions.
Enforcement and penalties
Civil remedies: actual damages, profits attributable to violation, punitive damages for willful violations, injunctive relief, attorneys' fees.
Private Right of Action
This rule allows private plaintiffs to bring claims directly, in addition to government enforcement.
Legislative history
How this law got here
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effectiveTakes effect
- signed
Governor Pritzker signs
- signed
Passes IL House unanimously
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Source and verification
View source texthttps://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=4875&GAID=17&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=156067&SessionID=112&GA=103
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