Relates to the ability of government agencies in New York to claim copyright protection
Summary
Waives the ability of government agencies in New York to claim copyright protection except where the record reflects artistic, creative or scholarly works of authorship, academic course materials, or scientific or academic research, or if the copyright owner intends to distribute the record of derivative work based on it to the public by sale or other transfer of ownership.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025
Last action Apr 23, 2026
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
lower
Feb 10, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Steven Raga
DDemocratic
Co
Jo Anne Simon
DDemocratic
Co
Rebecca Seawright
DDemocratic
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