The industry giants argue for more power over public access to laws by claiming copyright over safety and building codes, raising concerns about ownership of the law.
If you are a journalist trying to find out if a bridge collapsed due to legal safety standards, you face barriers to access unless you pay the industry association for the standards.
The 'Pro Codes' Act would require industry associations to provide access to incorporated standards for free, but it also legitimizes their copyright on these laws.
Many organizations are pushing to make standards available for free online, and courts have upheld their rights, challenging the industry associations' control.
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