Digital replica
A newly created, computer-generated, highly realistic representation readily identifiable as an individual’s voice or visual likeness in which the person did not actually perform or appear, or the performance was materially altered.
Pending legislation — not current federal law.The provisions described as part of this bill would take effect only if enacted.
About The NO FAKES Act
Legislative history, scope, definitions, and the relationship between this measure and existing federal law.
Purpose and legal framework
The proposal addresses a right in a person’s voice and visual likeness rather than copyright ownership in a photograph, recording, or film. A single work could therefore implicate different legal interests.
The Senate Judiciary Committee reported an amended 2026 version. Summaries should be checked against that reported text rather than the earlier S.1367 proposal from 2025.
Current status
StatusReported to Senate
S.4591 was reported by the Senate Judiciary Committee in June 2026 · It has not become law
The word “Act” is part of the bill’s short title; it does not mean that the measure has been enacted.
Key definitions
Right holder
The individual or another person or entity holding rights under the proposal’s lifetime, licensing, and post-mortem provisions.
Online service
A broadly defined set of online systems and applications, with distinct rules for different service categories.
Legislative history
- May 20, 2026S.4591 and H.R.8915 are introduced as the NO FAKES Act of 2026.
- June 18, 2026Senate Judiciary Committee orders an amended substitute reported favorably by voice vote.
- July 2, 2026S.4591 is placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar.
- Current statusNeither chamber has passed the 2026 proposal.