Proposed resolution:

Modify paragraph 3 of [fs.op.copy] as shown:

Effects: Before the first use of f and t:

— If (options & copy_options::create_symlinks) != copy_options::none || (options & copy_options::skip_symlinks) != copy_options::none then auto f = symlink_status(from) and if needed auto t = symlink_status(to).

— Otherwise, if (options & copy_options::copy_symlinks) != copy_options::none then auto f = symlink_status(from) and if needed auto t = status(to).
— Otherwise, auto f = status(from) and if needed auto t = status(to).