Right of Publicity Legislation

A number of states have introduced right of publicity legislation in the last year.  Click on the links below to access the bills.

Passed

• California (signed by Governor on October 10, 2007)
• Washington (signed by Governor on March 18, 2008)

Pending

• Connecticut (HB 6818)
• Illinois (bill passed Legislature, but blocked from being sent to Governor; motion to reconsider vote filed on May 30, 2008)
• Michigan (HB 5567 and SB 983)
• New York (S 6005-A and A 8836-A)

Withdrawn

• New Jersey (A1595)

Right of Publicity Bills Relating to Military Personnel

Passed

• Maryland (signed by Governor on May 22, 2008)

Pending

• New Hampshire (HB 1526 passed House)
• New York (S 39-C and A 2195-C)
• Ohio (SB 263)