Commissioned Public Art - Artist Rights

SB 1006 prohibits state entities from requiring artists to waive copyright protections in contracts for public art projects funded by state money. It directly affects artists commissioned for state-funded public art (including projects where state funds indirectly supported the work). The bill bans new contracts from including waiver requirements and prevents courts from enforcing waivers in existing contracts signed before October 1, 2025. The law takes effect on October 1, 2025, ensuring artists retain rights under federal copyright law for state-funded projects.