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CA AB2416
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rick Zbur
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AI Summary
- Amends Civil Code Section 3344, which prohibits the unauthorized commercial use of a person's name, voice, signature, photograph, or likeness without prior consent
- Makes only a nonsubstantive (technical) change, replacing the word "them" with "the injured party or parties" for grammatical clarity
- Existing law provides for damages of at least $750 or actual damages plus profits from unauthorized use, along with potential punitive damages and attorney's fees
- Current protections include the right to seek injunctions requiring removal of unauthorized content within two business days
- Exemptions remain for news, public affairs, sports broadcasts, and political campaigns
Legislative Description
Privacy: use of a person’s name, voice, signature, photograph, or likeness.
Last Action
From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
2/21/2026
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