SOUL Act of 2026

The bill, designated as H.R. 8323 in the 119th Congress, aims to amend title 17, United States Code, to create sovereign ownership rights in unique likeness for U.S. citizens. The primary purpose is to safeguard against unauthorized digital replications and abuses of individuals' likenesses. The bill likely includes provisions outlining the scope of these ownership rights, defining unauthorized uses, and specifying enforcement mechanisms to protect individuals from exploitation of their unique likeness in the digital domain.