Steven Tyler Act Not Going To Pass In Hawaii; Maui Representative Says "There Is Zero Support For That Legislation"

Aerosmith front man and former American Idol judge Steven Tyler's act will not be passed in the state of Hawaii.

The Steven Tyler act would allow anyone to sue someone for taking photos or video of a private moment. The law is obviously geared toward celebrities constantly hounded by paparazzi.

Despite being passed by the Senate earlier in the month, the Representative of Maui and Chairmen of the House Committees the bill needs to pass, Angus McKelvey, says he will not hold a hearing for the bill.

"There is zero support for that legislation in the House of Representatives. To say there is absolutely zero support would be an understatement," said McKelvey.

Fox News reports, "Because of Hawaii's biennium Legislature, if the bill doesn't get a hearing this year it can still pick up where it left off in the session next year. The bill would be able to skip Senate proceedings and go straight to the House committees for consideration."

Fox also says, "Along with Tyler, rock legend Mick Fleetwood, who has restaurant in McKelvey's district, personally appeared to urge lawmakers to pass the bill. Their appearance generated buzz in the state Capitol, as staffers snapped cell phone pictures of the stars and compared them in the hallways after the hearing. Britney Spears, Avril Lavigne and several other high-profile celebrities also submitted written testimony in favor of the bill.

Fans of Steven Tyler went on his website to leave comments in support of the bill.

DarCragg writes, "Fight the fight Steven. You are entitled to your privacy. Yes you are a celebrity but lines need to be drawn."

"Privacy is a right that everyone should be afforded...as well as respect and common decency," posted Kat K Paschoal.

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