A few well-resourced private organizations charge money for access to laws, claiming copyright over them. The Pro Codes Act would give these organizations copyright in laws they write, limiting public access.
The bill requires standards organizations to make laws 'publicly accessible' online, but this is insufficient due to accessibility issues in their online reading rooms. Opposition groups argue that the Pro Codes Act would restrict public understanding and education about the law.
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