Loading chat...
VA HB581
Bill
Status
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jackie Glass
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Expands Virginia's unauthorized use law to protect a person's voice and likeness in addition to name, portrait, and picture from commercial exploitation without written consent
-
Allows individuals to sue for injunctive relief and damages when their protected attributes are used for advertising or trade purposes without permission
-
Permits juries to award punitive damages when defendants knowingly violate the law
-
Extends protections to deceased persons, requiring consent from surviving spouse, next of kin, or minor's parent/guardian
-
Establishes a 20-year statute of limitations after a person's death for bringing claims under this section
Legislative Description
Unauthorized use of voice or likeness; punitive damages, statute of limitations.
Last Action
Senate substitute agreed to by House (96-Y 0-N 0-A)
3/11/2026