S. 4591Introduced
NO FAKES Act of 2026
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Creates a federal intellectual property right over unauthorized digital replicas of a person's voice or visual likeness, including AI-generated replicas, with civil liability, takedown procedures, and limited exceptions
Key points
- Establish digital replica rights
- Authorize notice and takedown process
- Allow counter notification process
- Preempt certain state laws
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Introduced
Latest action
2026-06-24 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 446.
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