Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1399: Georgia Likeness, Expression, Generative AI, and Commercial Yield (LEGACY) Act; enact
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Plain-language summary
HB 1399 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Georgia Likeness, Expression, Generative AI, and Commercial Yield (LEGACY) Act; enact. Primary sponsor: Carl Gilliard (Democratic), Long Tran (Democratic), Segun Adeyina (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 24, 2026): House Second Readers.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to enact the "Georgia Likeness, Expression, Generative AI, and Commercial Yield (LEGACY) Act"; to provide for property rights in an individual's likeness; to require consent for use of an individual's likeness; to provide for violations; to provide for a private right of action; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative findings; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Gilliard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 162 |
| Long Tran | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 80 |
| Segun Adeyina | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 110 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper