Music Modernization Act of 2018
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 24, 2018)
Music Modernization Act of 2018
This bill amends the copyright law to create a statutory blanket license for making and distributing nondramatic musical sound recordings, including through digital delivery. The blanket license allows digital music services to distribute sound recordings covered by the license without negotiating for the rights for each individual recording, as long as the music service complies with the license's requirements, such as paying the required royalties.
What just happenedMay 15, 2018
Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJan 24, 2018
- May 15, 2018Committee
Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
Judiciary Committee - Jan 24, 2018IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S501-505)
Judiciary Committee - Jan 24, 2018IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate