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NY A04453

NY A04453
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.


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Introduced
02/14/2023
In Committee
03/27/2024
Crossed Over
03/27/2024
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the public officers law, in relation to the ability of government agencies in New York to claim copyright protection

AI Summary

This bill amends the public officers law in New York to waive the ability of government agencies to claim copyright protection on records they prepare, 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 or a derivative work based on it to the public. In such cases, the copyright owner may elect to waive the copyright at their discretion.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS (on 03/27/2024)

Taxonomy

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
  • ‐ Copyrights, Patents, and Trademarks
Government Operations
  • ‐ Government Transparency and Open Records

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