H.R. 7228 — Introduced in House

I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7228 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 5, 2024Mr. Fitzpatrick (for himself and Mr. Panetta) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 17, United States Code, to expand the copyright protection provided to architectural works to golf courses, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Bolstering Intellectual Rights against Digital Infringement Enhancement Act or the BIRDIE Act. 2. Expansion of copyright protection provided to architectural works to golf courses (a) Design of golf courses Section 101 of title 17, United States Code, is amended in the matter related to the definition of architectural work— (1) by striking drawings. and inserting drawings, and the design of a course on which golf is played (except for any course on which mini golf, or other similar game, is played) as embodied in any tangible medium of expression, including an architectural plan or drawing; and (2) by striking features. and inserting features. In the case of a course on which golf is played, the work also includes any of the following that is part of the course: (1) Landscaping. (2) An irrigation system. (3) A path. (4) A golf green. (5) A tee. (6) A facility in which golf is practiced. (7) A bunker. (8) A lake. (9) A topographic feature. . (b) Application This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall apply to— (1) a work created on or after December 1, 1990; and (2) a work that was unconstructed and embodied in unpublished plans or drawings on December 1, 1990.