Legislation in the name of the lead singer of Aerosmith that seeks to protect celebrities' privacy has passed the state senate in Hawaii.
The so-called Steven Tyler Act deems it a civil violation if people take unwanted photos or videos of others in their private moments.
Tyler, who is from Massachusetts, on the other side of the country, asked Sen Kalani English to sponsor the legislation after unwanted photos were taken of him and his girlfriend last December and published in a national magazine, sparking a family drama.
Tyler owns a multimillion dollar home in Maui, which is part of Mr English's district. Mr English said the proposal could help increase celebrity tourism in Hawaii.
Twenty-three of the state's 25 Senate members voted in favor of the bill, which now goes to the House for consideration. MORE HERE
*Mick Fleetwood also testified
Video of testimony is HERE
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