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HR 8323 — US
HR 8323 is an AI governance legislation from US, currently introduced. A US House bill, HR 8323, was introduced to establish federal intellectual property rights for digital likenesses [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2026-04-16.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency
- Chamber
- house
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — legislative proposal currently under consideration.
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Enforcement risk score
Hypothetical or aspirational; no enforcement signal yet.
Intelligence briefs (1)
US House Bill Proposes Digital Likeness IP Rights (SOUL Act of 2026)
A US House bill, HR 8323, was introduced to establish federal intellectual property rights for digital likenesses [1].
This initiative signals a legislative intent to define ownership and control over digital identities in the age of generative AI.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — legislative proposal currently under consideration.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is HR 8323?
- The document describes the "Sovereign Ownership of Unique Likeness Act of 2026; SOUL Act of 2026" [1]. This House bill aims to establish new intellectual property rights concerning an individual's unique digital likeness. It outlines provisions for control and remuneration for the use of such likenesses in various digital contexts. The legislation seeks to address the emerging challenges presented by advanced generative AI technologies and their capacity to create or exploit digital representations. Primary source →
- Why does HR 8323 matter?
- This initiative signals a legislative intent to define ownership and control over digital identities in the age of generative AI. Primary source →
- Who does HR 8323 affect?
- Organizations developing or deploying AI systems capable of generating, manipulating, or utilizing digital likenesses are primarily affected. This includes companies in media, entertainment, advertising, gaming, and social media sectors. The bill's potential scope could also extend to any entity creating digital avatars, synthetic media, or virtual representations of individuals. US federal jurisdiction is implicated, potentially impacting global operations that interact with US intellectual property law. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for HR 8323?
- No fixed deadline — legislative proposal currently under consideration. Primary source →
- What is the current status of HR 8323?
- As of the last published update, HR 8323 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for HR 8323?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/BILLS-119hr8323ih. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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