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Pro Codes Act of 2026: Free Online Access to Legal Standards

This act ensures that technical and voluntary consensus standards referenced in laws are available to the public online for free. It balances the need for public access to laws with the copyright protections of the organizations that develop these specialized standards.
Key points
Guarantees free online access to technical standards that are incorporated into law.
Requires standards to have a searchable table of contents, an index, and conform to accessibility requirements.
Protects the copyright of organizations as long as they provide free public viewing of the standards.
Ensures user privacy by restricting the use of personal data collected during access without express consent.
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Additional Information
Pro Codes Act of 2026
Print number: S 4145
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Process start date: 2026-03-19