# Illinois HB3178: DIGITAL PROTECT-USE OF REPLICA

Illinois HB3178, DIGITAL PROTECT-USE OF REPLICA, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) House bill sponsored by no sponsor on record; status signed, last action 2025-08-15 (Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0282) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois HB3178
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: DIGITAL PROTECT-USE OF REPLICA
- Status: signed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2025-02-06
- Last action: 2025-08-15, Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0282
- Sponsors: no sponsor on record
- Cosponsors: 3
- Subjects: judiciary - civil, assignments, judiciary
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 4 (199 yes, 0 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Amends the Digital Voice and Likeness Protection Act. Provides that a provision in an agreement between an individual and any other person for the performance of personal or professional services is unenforceable only as it relates to a new performance, fixed on or after January 1, 2026, by a digital replica of an individual if specified conditions are satisfied. Provides that the failure to include a reasonably specific description of the intended uses of a digital replica shall not render a provision in an agreement unenforceable when the uses of the digital replica are consistent with the terms of the contract for the performance of personal or professional services and the fundamental character of the photography or sound track as recorded or performed. Provides that the requirements do not affect any other provision of a contract. Makes other changes. Effective January 1, 2026.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Cosponsor: Hoan Huynh (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Mary Edly-Allen (Democratic), Senate

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2025-05-22 | Senate | Third Reading - Passed; | pass | 58 | 0 |   |
| 2025-05-01 | Senate | Do Pass Judiciary; | pass | 7 | 0 |   |
| 2025-04-09 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed | pass | 114 | 0 |   |
| 2025-03-19 | House | Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; | pass | 20 | 0 |   |

## Actions (27)

- 2025-08-15: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0282 (House)
- 2025-08-15: Effective Date January 1, 2026 (House)
- 2025-08-15: Governor Approved (House)
- 2025-06-20: Sent to the Governor (House)
- 2025-05-22: Passed Both Houses (House)
- 2025-05-22: Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000 (Senate)
- 2025-05-20: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** (Senate)
- 2025-05-07: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 8, 2025 (Senate)
- 2025-05-07: Second Reading (Senate)
- 2025-05-01: Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 6, 2025 (Senate)
- 2025-05-01: Do Pass Judiciary; 007-000-000 (Senate)
- 2025-04-23: Assigned to Judiciary (Senate)
- 2025-04-10: Referred to Assignments (Senate)
- 2025-04-10: First Reading (Senate)
- 2025-04-10: Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen (Senate)
- 2025-04-10: Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading (Senate)
- 2025-04-10: Arrive in Senate (Senate)
- 2025-04-09: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh (House)
- 2025-04-09: Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000 (House)
- 2025-03-25: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate (House)
- 2025-03-25: Second Reading - Short Debate (House)
- 2025-03-19: Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate (House)
- 2025-03-19: Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; 020-000-000 (House)
- 2025-03-11: Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee (House)
- 2025-02-18: Referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2025-02-18: First Reading (House)
- 2025-02-06: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (House)

## Bill text

- Engrossed: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB3178eng.pdf)
- Enrolled: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB3178enr.pdf)
- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB3178.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS (passed house)
- SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS (passed senate)
- HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY (in committee)
- HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT (in committee)
- SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL (passed senate)
- SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION (signed)

## Sources
- [Engrossed (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB3178eng.pdf)
- [Enrolled (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB3178enr.pdf)
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB3178.pdf)

## Related
- [HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB5198-2025-2026)
- [SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB1937-2025-2026)
- [HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB2563-2025-2026)
- [HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB4701-2025-2026)
- [SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3008-2025-2026)
- [SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3484-2025-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB3178-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).