The Music Modernization Act

The Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act (“Music Modernization Act”) is the most significant piece of copyright legislation in decades and updates our current laws to reflect modern consumer preferences and technological developments in the music marketplace. The law is organized into three key titles, outlined below: Title I—Music Licensing Modernization Act; Title II—Classics Protection and Access Act; and Title III—Allocation for Music Producers Act.

On July 8, 2019, the U.S. Copyright Office named Mechanical Licensing Collective, Inc. as the designated Mechanical Licensing Coordinator under Title I of the Music Modernization Act. Following this important step, the Copyright Office will continue additional MMA implementation activities, including updating relevant publications to reflect changes to the law; conducting further rulemakings; soliciting public comments on relevant issues; engaging in extensive outreach and educational activities for songwriters; and undertaking a policy study regarding best practices that the mechanical licensing collective may implement. Updates will be posted here as they are released.