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ME LD109
Bill
Status
6/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Janice Dodge
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AI Summary
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Maine Arts Commission directed to study federal and national efforts protecting artists from copyright infringement by AI companies and users, as well as efforts monitoring educational use of copyrighted work
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Commission must consult with the Office of the Attorney General and may gather information from the Maine State Cultural Affairs Council, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Endowment for the Arts, and ASCAP
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Study may consider proposed federal legislation including the No Fakes Act of 2024 and No AI FRAUD Act, as well as Tennessee's ELVIS Act of 2024 and relevant case law
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Findings and any suggested legislation due to the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs by December 3, 2025
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Joint Standing Committee authorized to report out a bill to the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature based on the study findings
Legislative Description
Resolve, Directing the Maine Arts Commission to Study Federal and National Efforts to Protect Artists from Copyright Infringement by Artificial Intelligence Companies and Users and to Monitor Educational Use
Cultural Agencies
Last Action
HELD BY THE GOVERNOR.
7/8/2025