New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 8391
Relates to the right of publicity
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Michael Gianaris
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Relates to the right of publicity; amends the definitions of "deceased performer", "deceased personality" and "digital replica" in relation to the right of publicity; relates to the use of a deceased performer's digital replica without authorization by the applicable right holder.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 24, 2026, 4:17 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2025 House | Assembly Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
| Jun 13, 2025 Senate | Floor Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
| Jun 12, 2025 Senate | Rules Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
Actions
- Dec 11, 2025 · Senate
SIGNED CHAP.616 - Dec 1, 2025 · Senate
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR - Jun 17, 2025 · House
RETURNED TO SENATE - Jun 17, 2025 · House
PASSED ASSEMBLY - Jun 17, 2025 · House
ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.883 - Jun 17, 2025 · House
SUBSTITUTED FOR A8882 - Jun 13, 2025 · House
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY - Jun 13, 2025 · Senate
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY - Jun 13, 2025 · Senate
PASSED SENATE - Jun 12, 2025 · Senate
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.2025 - Jun 6, 2025 · Senate
REFERRED TO RULES