CREATOR Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (2 Jun 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
The CREATOR Act would create a new federal intellectual property right allowing visual artists—or those who hold their rights—to control the commercial use or public distribution of "stylistic impersonations" of their work. This right, separate from copyright or trademark, applies to AI-generated images deliberately designed to mimic an artist's distinctive visual characteristics in ways likely to mislead viewers about source or approval, or to affect the artist's market. The right lasts for a living artist's lifetime, and for 10 to 50 years after death if renewed. Liability applies to those who knowingly sell or distribute such impersonations, or who build and market AI tools specifically configured to produce them; general-purpose AI systems and their developers are protected unless intentionally configured and marketed to target a specific artist.
The bill affects visual artists, AI developers, online platforms, and users of AI image-generation tools. It exempts parody, criticism, news reporting, and similar expressive uses, and it shields online services that follow notice-and-takedown procedures similar to copyright law, including counter-notification rights for users and penalties for false claims. Courts could award injunctions, actual damages, or statutory damages depending on willfulness and commercial impact.
The bill was introduced in the House on June 2, 2026, and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. It has not yet received a committee vote, floor vote, or further congressional action.
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Timeline
2 Jun 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9112 do?
- The CREATOR Act would create a new federal intellectual property right allowing visual artists—or those who hold their rights—to control the commercial use or public distribution of "stylistic impersonations" of their work. This right, separate from copyright or trademark, applies to AI-generated images deliberately designed to mimic an artist's distinctive visual characteristics in ways likely to mislead viewers about source or approval, or to affect the artist's market. The right lasts for a living artist's lifetime, and for 10 to 50 years after death if renewed. Liability applies to those who knowingly sell or distribute such impersonations, or who build and market AI tools specifically configured to produce them; general-purpose AI systems and their developers are protected unless intentionally configured and marketed to target a specific artist. The bill affects visual artists, AI developers, online platforms, and users of AI image-generation tools. It exempts parody, criticism, news reporting, and similar expressive uses, and it shields online services that follow notice-and-takedown procedures similar to copyright law, including counter-notification rights for users and penalties for false claims. Courts could award injunctions, actual damages, or statutory damages depending on willfulness and commercial impact. The bill was introduced in the House on June 2, 2026, and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. It has not yet received a committee vote, floor vote, or further congressional action.
- Has H.R. 9112 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9112. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9112?
- H.R. 9112 was sponsored by Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24] (R-TX), with 6 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9112?
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (2 Jun 2026).
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