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NY A05636
NY A05636Waives 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
02/14/2019
In Committee
03/12/2019
03/12/2019
Crossed Over
03/12/2019
03/12/2019
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
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)
Vivian Cook (D)*,
Sandy Galef (D)*,
Richard Gottfried (D)*,
N. Nick Perry (D)*,
Linda Rosenthal (D)*,
Jo Anne Simon (D)*,
Thomas Abinanti (D),
Ellen Jaffee (D),
Donna Lupardo (D),
Steve Otis (D),
Amy Paulin (D),
Last Action
ordered to third reading cal.217 (on 01/08/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A05636&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y | 02/15/2019 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A05636&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A05636 | 02/15/2019 |
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