AN ACT MAKING CERTAIN TERMS IN ELECTRONIC BOOK AND DIGITAL AUDIOBOOK LICENSE AGREEMENTS OR CONTRACTS UNENFORCEABLE.
To prohibit libraries in the state from entering into contracts or license agreements with publishers of electronic books and digital audiobooks that contain certain restrictions.
Introduced by:
Planning and Development Committee| New today | 2-4 days old | 5 days & older |
| Text of Bill | |
| File No. 268 [doc] | |
| PD Joint Favorable [doc] | |
| Raised Bill [doc] |
| Uncalled Amendments | |
| House LCO Amendment #8047 (D) [doc] |
| Committee Actions | |
| PD Joint Fav. Rpt | |
| PD Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable) |
| Fiscal Notes | |
| Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8047 (See Fiscal Note Details) | |
| Fiscal Note For File Copy 268 |
| Bill Analyses | |
| Bill Analysis For File Copy 268 |
Co-sponsors for Amendment LCO:
Bill History
| Date | Action Taken | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/26/2025 | (LCO) | File Number 268 | |
| 3/26/2025 | House Calendar Number 191 | ||
| 3/26/2025 | Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House | ||
| 3/26/2025 | (LCO) | Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office | |
| 3/20/2025 | (LCO) | Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/25/25 5:00 PM | |
| 3/11/2025 | (LCO) | Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office | |
| 3/7/2025 | (PD) | Joint Favorable | |
| 2/14/2025 | Public Hearing 02/19 | ||
| 2/13/2025 | Referred to Joint Committee on Planning and Development |
Co-sponsors of HB-6958
Rep. William Heffernan, 115th Dist.
Rep. Jillian Gilchrest, 18th Dist.
Rep. Tom Delnicki, 14th Dist.
Rep. Matt Blumenthal, 147th Dist.
Rep. Kate Farrar, 20th Dist.
Rep. Bobby G. Gibson, 15th Dist.
Rep. Nick Gauthier, 38th Dist.
Sen. MD Rahman, 4th Dist.
Rep. Eilish Collins Main, 146th Dist.
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