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ME LD109

Bill

Status

Passed

6/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Janice Dodge

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Findings and any suggested legislation due to the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs by December 3, 2025

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Education And Cultural Affairs1/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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