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CA SB1142
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/18/2026
Primary Sponsor
Josh Becker
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AI Summary
- Establishes the "Digital Dignity Act" to regulate the use of AI-generated digital replicas of a person's voice, likeness, or image without consent
- Requires generative AI platforms that are also large online platforms to implement mechanisms allowing users to revoke access to and remove digital replicas of themselves created by others within 48 hours of reporting violations
- Creates civil penalties up to $50,000 per day for AI tool providers that violate the act, enforceable by city attorneys or the Attorney General
- Expands existing right of publicity laws (Civil Code Section 3344) to cover digital replicas, with damages ranging from $1,000 for negligent distribution to at least $5,000 for knowing violations
- Clarifies that using digital replicas to falsely impersonate someone constitutes criminal false impersonation under the Penal Code, while exempting uses for news, commentary, parody, satire, and documentary purposes
Legislative Description
Digital Dignity Act.
Last Action
Set for hearing April 6.
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection2/26/2026
Rules2/18/2026
Full Bill Text
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