Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 566: NO FAKES Act of 2025; enact
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 566 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: NO FAKES Act of 2025; enact. Primary sponsor: Soo Hong (Republican), Todd Jones (Republican), Kasey Carpenter (Republican), Spencer Frye (Democratic), Stan Gunter (Republican), Eric Bell (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 25, 2026): House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute.
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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 "NO FAKES Act of 2025"; to protect intellectual property rights in the voice and visual likeness of individuals; to provide for the characteristics of a right to use the voice or visual likeness in a digital replica; to provide for licensing and transferability of a right; to require the Secretary of State to maintain a directory of designated agents; to provide for civil liability for the unauthorized use of a digital replica; to provide for penalties; to bar liability arising from retroactive application of this Act; to provide for definitions; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soo Hong | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 103 |
| Todd Jones | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Kasey Carpenter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Spencer Frye | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 122 |
| Stan Gunter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Eric Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
“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 Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Withdrawn, Recommitted
- House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper