Minnesota · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HF 4078: Cause of action established for misappropriation of an individual's name, likeness, or voice.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HF 4078 is a bill introduced in the Minnesota House on March 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Cause of action established for misappropriation of an individual's name, likeness, or voice. Primary sponsor: David Gottfried (Democratic-Farmer-Labor). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 9, 2026): Introduction and first reading, referred to Judiciary Finance and Civil Law.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic-Farmer-Labor 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Gottfried | Primary sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 40B |
| Ned Carroll | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 42A |
| Nathan Coulter | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 51B |
| Brion Curran | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 36B |
| Steve Elkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 50B |
| Luke Frederick | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 18B |
| Mike Freiberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 43B |
| Josiah Hill | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 33B |
| Anquam Mahamoud | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 62B |
| Matt Norris | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 32B |
| Kari Rehrauer | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 35B |
| Andy Smith | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 25B |
| Dan Wolgamott | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 14B |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduction and first reading, referred to Judiciary Finance and Civil Law