New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 10493: Relates to expanding the right of publicity
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 10493 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on May 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to expanding the right of publicity. Primary sponsor: Erik Bottcher (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2026): REFERRED TO CODES.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Expands the right of publicity to seventy years following the death of a deceased personality; makes the provisions of such section granting a right of publicity applicable to all deceased persons until the end of such 70 year period.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Bottcher | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 47 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO CODES