Commissioned Public Art - Artist Rights
Sponsor: Cheryl C. Kagan (District 17)Committee: Budget and TaxationSubject: State Government - Regulations and ProceduresStatus: Hearing 3/12 at 3:00 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting an entity from including in a contract for State public art a provision requiring artists to waive copyright protections or certain rights; defining 'State public art' as public art commissioned for a project that receives State funding, regardless of whether the State funding directly paid for the public art; and prohibiting enforcement of a certain waiver in an existing contract.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 3Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Cohen, Nicholaslobbyist | Maryland Citizens for the Arts | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kagan, Sen. Cheryl | Maryland State Senate | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Kagan, Senator Kaganlegislator | Individual | Oral |
