Bill limiting use of lyrics as court evidence nationally brought to Congress
August 4, 2022
A new bill has been introduced in Congress that will limit the use of song lyrics as court evidence if passed. Brought to the House floor by two Democratic representatives, Hank Johnson of Georgia and Jamaal Bowman of New York, the Restoring Artist Protection (RAP) Act mirrors the state-level Rap Music On Trial bill introduced by New York State Senators Brad Hoylman and Jamaal Bailey in November and passed by that legislative body in May. (A companion bill now awaits a State Assembly vote.)