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Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 753: Unauthorized use of voice or likeness; punitive damages, statute of limitations.

Enacted Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 753 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 20, 2026. 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 (April 13, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0630).

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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. This bill is identical to HB 581.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Bryce ReevesPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate28

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0630)
  2. Approved by Governor-Chapter 630 (effective 7/1/2026)
  3. Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
  4. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
  5. Signed by Speaker
  6. Signed by President
  7. Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB753ER)
  8. Enrolled
  9. Passed House (96-Y 0-N 0-A)
  10. Read third time
  11. Read second time
  12. Reported from Communications, Technology and Innovation (21-Y 0-N)

Showing 12 most recent of 29 actions. Full history

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source