California 20252026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

AB 2416 — Privacy: use of a person's name, voice, signature, photograph, or likeness.

Last action — From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Existing law makes any person who knowingly uses another's name, voice, signature, photograph, or likeness in products, merchandise, or goods, or for purposes of advertising or selling, or soliciting purchases of, products, merchandise, goods, or services, without that person's prior consent liable for damages, as specified. This bill would make a nonsubstantive change to those provisions.

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The recent changes to AB 2416 include the addition of new text that clarifies specific provisions of the bill. This update aims to make the language clearer and more understandable for everyone involved, ensuring that the intentions behind the bill are better communicated. By improving clarity, the bill is more likely to be effectively implemented and followed.

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Action History

  1. From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.

  2. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 2416 do?
Existing law makes any person who knowingly uses another's name, voice, signature, photograph, or likeness in products, merchandise, or goods, or for purposes of advertising or selling, or soliciting purchases of, products, merchandise, goods, or services, without that person's prior consent liable for damages, as specified. This bill would make a nonsubstantive change to those provisions.
Who sponsors AB 2416?
AB 2416 is sponsored by Zbur, Rick Chavez (Democratic).
What is the current status of AB 2416?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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