SB753Introduced in the Senate
Unauthorized use of voice or likeness; punitive damages, statute of limitations.
Introduced by Bryce Reeves, District 28
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Unauthorized use of voice or likeness; punitive damages; statute of limitations. Expands the existing ability for any person to maintain a suit in equity, including the accompanying remedies available and statute of limitations, for the unauthorized use of his name, portrait, or picture for advertising purposes or for the purposes of trade to include the unauthorized use of his voice or likeness. This bill is identical to HB 581.
Where it stands
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0630)
April 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Passed House (96-Y 0-N 0-A) · March 12, 2026
96
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
99 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Hope | 1 | Yes |
| Adele McClure | 2 | Yes |
| Alfonso Lopez | 3 | Yes |
| Charniele Herring | 4 | Yes |
| Kirk McPike | 5 | Yes |
| Richard Sullivan | 6 | Yes |
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | 7 | Yes |
| Irene Shin | 8 | Yes |
| Karrie Delaney | 9 | Yes |
| Dan Helmer | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Presented and ordered printed 26104402D
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Reported from Courts of Justice (11-Y 0-N)
Rules suspended
Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Read second time
Engrossed by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Rules suspended
Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 3rd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
Read third time and passed Senate Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Placed on Calendar
Read first time
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Assigned HCJ sub: Civil
Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 1-N)
Reported from Courts of Justice and referred to Communications, Technology and Innovation (22-Y 0-N)
Reported from Communications, Technology and Innovation (21-Y 0-N)
Read second time
Read third time
Passed House (96-Y 0-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB753ER)
Signed by President
Signed by Speaker
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Approved by Governor-Chapter 630 (effective 7/1/2026)
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0630)
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