HB 589-FN (2023): prohibiting state and local law enforcement from participating in the enforcement of copyright claims against free and open source software projects.
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HB 589-FN (2023)
prohibiting state and local law enforcement from participating in the enforcement of copyright claims against free and open source software projects.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2023-2024
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 2023 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 9, 2023. The committee met in executive session on February 24, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 19–1 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2023 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Eric Gallager (D - Merr 20) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 9, 2023, 3:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
- February 24, 2023, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
Votes
- March 9, 2023, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 01/05/2023 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- February 9, 2023: Public Hearing: 02/09/2023 03:00 pm LOB 202-204
- February 24, 2023: Executive Session: 02/24/2023 09:00 am LOB 202-204
- February 24, 2023: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate HB 589-FN 02/24/2023 (Vote 19-1; CC)
- March 9, 2023: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/09/2023