LD732

An Act to Prohibit Copyrights for Works of State Government

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Maine LD732 prohibits copyright protection for works created by the state government.

Maine LD732 prohibits copyright protection for works created by the state government, except for merchandise sold by a department or agency. This bill does not affect copyrights transferred to the state by assignment, bequest, or otherwise, or copyrights of works created before the bill's effective date.

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Roll Call Votes

20 Yea

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14 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 16, 2025

10:00 AM

Hearing

Mar 24, 2025

10:00 AM

Hearing

History

May 28, 2025

Senate

Reports Read

May 28, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report ACCEPTED in concurrence. PREVAILED

May 28, 2025

Senate

Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 241 Yeas 20 - Nays 14 - Excused 1 - Absent 0