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IllinoisHB3178104th General Assembly (2025–2026)HouseWALLET

DIGITAL PROTECT-USE OF REPLICA

Sponsored By: Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (Democratic)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Limits on digital replicas replacing workers

Beginning January 1, 2026, some contract terms about digital replicas are not enforceable. This applies to new performances fixed on or after that date. A term is not enforceable if it lets a digital copy of your voice or face replace your in-person work. It must also lack a clear, specific description of how the copy will be used. And you had no lawyer who negotiated written license terms and no union contract that expressly covers digital replica use. If the use matches the contract and the basic character of the recorded photo or soundtrack, it still stands. Only the digital replica part is void. Other terms, including any exclusivity, still apply.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Hoan Huynh

    Democratic • House

  • Mary Edly-Allen

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 199 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/22/2025

Third Reading - Passed;

Yes: 58 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/1/2025

Do Pass Judiciary;

Yes: 7 • No: 0

House vote • 4/9/2025

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 114 • No: 0

House vote • 3/19/2025

Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee;

Yes: 20 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0282

    8/15/2025House

  2. Effective Date January 1, 2026

    8/15/2025House

  3. Governor Approved

    8/15/2025House

  4. Sent to the Governor

    6/20/2025House

  5. Passed Both Houses

    5/22/2025House

  6. Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000

    5/22/2025Senate

  7. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **

    5/20/2025Senate

  8. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 8, 2025

    5/7/2025Senate

  9. Second Reading

    5/7/2025Senate

  10. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 6, 2025

    5/1/2025Senate

  11. Do Pass Judiciary; 007-000-000

    5/1/2025Senate

  12. Assigned to Judiciary

    4/23/2025Senate

  13. Referred to Assignments

    4/10/2025Senate

  14. First Reading

    4/10/2025Senate

  15. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

    4/10/2025Senate

  16. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

    4/10/2025Senate

  17. Arrive in Senate

    4/10/2025Senate

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh

    4/9/2025House

  19. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000

    4/9/2025House

  20. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

    3/25/2025House

  21. Second Reading - Short Debate

    3/25/2025House

  22. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

    3/19/2025House

  23. Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; 020-000-000

    3/19/2025House

  24. Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee

    3/11/2025House

  25. Referred to Rules Committee

    2/18/2025House

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