Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1421: Unauthorized use of voice or likeness; punitive damages, statute of limitations.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1421 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Unauthorized use of voice or likeness; punitive damages, statute of limitations. Primary sponsor: Bryce Reeves (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2025): Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice with letter (8-Y 7-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Unauthorized use of voice or likeness; punitive damages; statute of limitations. Expands the existing ability for any person to maintain a suit in equity, including the accompanying remedies available and statute of limitations, for the unauthorized use of his name, portrait, or picture for advertising purposes or for the purposes of trade to include the unauthorized use of his voice or likeness.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Reeves | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice with letter (8-Y 7-N)
- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- Presented and ordered printed 25104851D