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WA · SB5886FINAL · 5 COSPONSORS

Revised for 1st substitute: Concerning personality rights.

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This bill expands the definition of "forged digital likeness" to include altered audio recordings and clarifies that personality rights, such as the use of a name or image, apply to deceased individuals. It also increases the civil penalty for infringing these rights from $1,500 to $3,000 and allows for the recovery of actual damages, profits, and attorney fees.

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