- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 4
- Latest action
- Mar 19, 2026
What it does
The Pro Codes Act of 2026 amends Title 17 of the U.S. Code to require that standards development organizations make standards incorporated by reference into federal, state, local, or municipal laws or regulations publicly accessible online at no cost, with searchable aids, to retain copyright protection. It defines key terms such as “incorporated by reference,” “publicly accessible online,” and “standards development organization,” and places the burden of proof on challengers to show noncompliance. The bill aims to balance the need for public access to legally incorporated standards with the continued ability of standards organizations to fund their work through copyright-protected sales…
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
Floor (Not started)
Law (Not started)
What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.