New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 5008: Relates to the ability of government agencies in New York to claim copyright protection
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 5008 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to the ability of government agencies in New York to claim copyright protection. Primary sponsor: Steven Raga (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 23, 2026): ADVANCED TO THIRD READING CAL.354.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Raga | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Rebecca Seawright | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Jo Anne Simon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- ADVANCED TO THIRD READING CAL.354
- REPORTED
- REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
- REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS