HB1071

House Bill 1071 amends the Frank Broyles Publicity Rights Protection Act of 2016 to explicitly include artificial intelligence (AI) within the legal protections of an individual's likeness and voice. The bill updates definitions of 'likeness' and 'photograph' to encompass AI-generated images, videos, and three-dimensional models. It also adds a definition of 'voice' that includes both actual recordings and AI-generated simulations of an individual's voice. Furthermore, the bill clarifies the liability standards for service providers regarding unauthorized use of these assets on their networks and asserts that the property rights granted by this act are not considered intellectual property for the purposes of 47 U.S.C. § 230. The legislation mandates a liberal construction of the act to ensure its intent is fulfilled while preserving existing contracts or licenses.