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NY A05636

NY A05636
Waives the ability of government agencies in New York to claim copyright protection except where the record reflects artistic creation, or scientific or academic research, or if the agency intends to distribute the record or derivative work based on it to the public by sale or other transfer of ownership.


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Introduced
02/14/2019
In Committee
03/12/2019
Crossed Over
03/12/2019
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Waives the ability of government agencies in New York to claim copyright protection except where the record reflects artistic creation, or scientific or academic research, or if the agency intends to distribute the record or derivative work based on it to the public by sale or other transfer of ownership.

AI Summary

This bill waives the ability of government agencies in New York to claim copyright protection on records they have prepared, except in cases where the record reflects artistic creation, scientific or academic research, or if the agency intends to distribute the record or a derivative work based on it to the public. If any of these exceptions apply, the agency may still choose to waive the copyright. The bill aims to increase public access to government records by limiting agencies' ability to restrict their use through copyright claims.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

ordered to third reading cal.217 (on 01/08/2020)

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