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ME LD109
ME LD109Resolve, Directing the Maine Arts Commission to Study Federal and National Efforts to Protect Artists from Copyright Infringement by Artificial Intelligence Companies and Users and to Monitor Educational Use
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Introduced
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
In Committee
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
Crossed Over
04/22/2025
04/22/2025
Passed
06/25/2025
06/25/2025
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
132nd Legislature
Bill Summary
Resolve, Directing the Maine Arts Commission to Study Federal and National Efforts to Protect Artists from Copyright Infringement by Artificial Intelligence Companies and Users and to Monitor Educational Use |
AI Summary
This bill directs the Maine Arts Commission to investigate how other states and the federal government are working to prevent companies and individuals from infringing on artists' copyrights using artificial intelligence (AI) software, which refers to computer programs that can create or disseminate content. The commission will also examine efforts to monitor how copyrighted materials are used for educational purposes. To assist in this study, the commission is authorized to seek funding through grants and private donations and will receive $25,000 for a consultant to research the impact of unauthorized AI use on artists' work, with a report of findings and any proposed legislation due to the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs by December 3, 2025.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (7)
Janice Dodge (D)*,
Poppy Arford (D),
Cheryl Golek (D),
Amy Kuhn (D),
Christina Mitchell (D),
D. Ray (D),
David Sinclair (D),
Last Action
Governor's Action: Unsigned, Jan 11, 2026 (on 01/11/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=109&snum=132 |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0074&item=6&snum=132 |
| Fiscal Note: | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_132nd/fiscalpdfs/FN010906.pdf |
| Fiscal Note: S-A to C-A (S-445) | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_132nd/fiscalpdfs/FN010904.pdf |
| Senate: S-A to C-A (S-445) | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0074&item=4&snum=132 |
| House: C-A (H-58) | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0074&item=2&snum=132 |
| Fiscal Note: C-A (H-58) | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_132nd/fiscalpdfs/FN010902.pdf |
| Fiscal Note: Text | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_132nd/fiscalpdfs/FN010901.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0074&item=1&snum=132 |
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