Maryland HB387 protects artists' rights by prohibiting waivers of copyright protections and requiring registration of commissioned public art.

Maryland HB387 prohibits entities from requiring artists to waive their copyright protections when commissioning state public art. It also mandates that commissioned public art be registered with the Maryland State Arts Council, including details such as the artist's name, contact information, art location, type, title, and creation or installation date. This law applies only to contracts entered into after its effective date of October 1, 2026.

Maryland HB387 protects artists' rights by prohibiting waivers of copyright protections and requiring registration of commissioned public art.

Maryland HB387 prohibits entities from requiring artists to waive their copyright protections when commissioning state public art. It also mandates that commissioned public art be registered with the Maryland State Arts Council, including details such as the artist's name, contact information, art location, type, title, and creation or installation date. This law applies only to contracts entered into after its effective date of October 1, 2026.