Protect Your State
Protect Creators, Protect New York's Economy, Protect Copyright. Say “No” to A9625.
New York
Protect New York’s creative economy.
A9625 is a bill that aims to devalue literary works and undercut the royalties available to authors – directly harming their ability to earn a living from their craft.
Anti-copyright forces are working in state legislatures across the country, and especially New York to jeopardize intellectual property through dangerous attacks that are unconstitutional.
The U.S. Copyright Act stems directly from the U.S. Constitution and grants authors and creators of all kinds the exclusive rights to their creative expression, including, especially, the right to make it available to the public through a variety of licensing terms and business models. A9625 undermines this construct and violates the U.S. Copyright Act and Constitution.
Without these copyright protections, the enormous contributions that American authors and creators make to global culture, education, innovation, and a free and open democracy, would be threatened.
New York legislators: Protect New York’s creative economy and say “NO” to A9625.
Our Case
The argument against A9625.
It Will Hurt New York's Creative Economy
Local music industries contribute $24.9 billion to the state’s GDP.
Local television and radio industry contributes $62.2 billion to the state’s GDP.
It will Hurt New York's Creative Workforce
Local motion picture and television industry supports 100,640 direct jobs.
Local video game industry supports 11,062 jobs.
Local music industry supports 202,933 jobs.
Local radio and television supports 123,121 jobs.