Commissioned Public Art - Artist Rights and Registration of Art
State of MarylandMarylandProhibiting an entity from including in a contract for certain State public art a provision requiring artists to waive copyright 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; requiring certain State public art to be registered with the Maryland State Arts Council; requiring the Council to establish, maintain, and update a public database of certain art on its website; and applying the Act prospectively.
- Status
- Engrossed
- Passed its first chamber
- Status date
- Feb 26, 2026
- 259 days ago
- Current chamber
- Senate
- Session
- 2026 Regular Session
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Bill details
- Last action
- Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m. · Mar 25, 2026
- Pending committee
- Budget and Taxation
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Bill history
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Subjects
- State Government - Regulations and Procedures
- State Procurement
- Art, Music, and Cultural Affairs
- Contracts
- Copyright
- Registration
- Revenue and Taxes
- Data
- internet
- Public Information
- Records
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