In CommitteeFiled Apr 16, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] (R)
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 16, 2026
Summary
The SOUL Act creates a new federal property right over each citizen's personal likeness, including name, image, voice, biometric data and AI‑generated replicas. It lets individuals sue for unauthorized digital copies and gives them a chance to license or waive the right. The bill aims to protect people from misuse of their identity in online and commercial settings.
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