Labor and copyright reform on AI use of voice and likeness

In forceLFT/LFDA voice and likeness reform

Summary

It requires express consent to use a person's image or voice, including AI-generated outputs, and a prior written agreement to clone or simulate voices. It gives performers a right against AI impersonation and requires employment contracts to set the terms and pay for AI use of their voice or likeness.

Who it applies to

Producers, agencies, brands, dubbing studios and any company that uses people's voices or likenesses with AI in Mexico.

Penalties

Fines of 5,000 to 40,000 days of minimum wage for using image or voice without consent or AI impersonation (LFDA, arts. 231 section II and 232 section I).

Official name: Decreto por el que se reforman y adicionan diversas disposiciones de la Ley Federal del Trabajo y de la Ley Federal del Derecho de Autor, en materia de derechos de las personas trabajadoras artistas intérpretes o ejecutantes
Official reference: DOF 14-may-2026; en vigor el 15-may-2026 (transitorio primero)
Regulator: National Copyright Institute (INDAUTOR), Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI) and labor authorities
Official source: Check the sourceHow we verify sources

Key dates

May 14, 2026Published in the DOF
May 15, 2026Takes effect
July 14, 202660-day deadline to update the LFDA regulation

Obligations and dates

Obligations table
Obligation	Article or citation	Status	Date	Who it applies to	Verification
Express consent to use a person's voice or likeness with AI	LFDA, arts. 87, 118 fr. VII y 121	In force	May 15, 2026	If you use AI to generate, clone or simulate a person's voice or likeness, including advertising content featuring real people.	Verified in the official source on November 2, 2026
AI clause in contracts with performers	LFT, art. 305 Bis	In force	May 15, 2026	If you employ performers (actors, voice-over artists, dubbing artists, musicians).	Verified in the official source on November 2, 2026

AI clause in contracts with performers

LFT, art. 305 BisIn force

Applies from May 15, 2026

When it relates: If you employ performers (actors, voice-over artists, dubbing artists, musicians).
What the rule provides: State in the employment contract the terms and pay for using the performer's image or voice through AI or other technology.
Unclear clauses are read in the performer's favor, so draft them precisely.
Typical evidence: Signed contracts with an AI clause.
Related base documents: Voice and Likeness AI Consent Form
Supporting documents: Generative AI Intellectual Property Policy
Verification: Verified in the official source on November 2, 2026Checked in the DOF (May 14, 2026, decree 5787418). In force May 15, 2026. Correction to the notes: the fine is not 1,000 to 5,000 UMA; LFDA art. 232, section I sets 5,000 to 40,000 days of minimum wage for violations under art. 231, section II (unauthorized use of image or voice and cloning).