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NY A09881
NY A09881Relates to requiring publishers to offer licenses for electronic books to libraries under reasonable terms; defines terms; establishes that a violation shall be deemed a deceptive practice.
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Introduced
02/20/2020
02/20/2020
In Committee
02/20/2020
02/20/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Relates to requiring publishers to offer licenses for electronic books to libraries under reasonable terms; defines terms; establishes that a violation shall be deemed a deceptive practice.
AI Summary
This bill requires publishers to offer licenses for electronic books to libraries in New York under reasonable terms, such as limiting the number of simultaneous users and the duration of access. It defines key terms like "electronic book" and "publisher," and states that a violation of these provisions will be considered a deceptive practice, allowing for enforcement under existing consumer protection laws.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (24)
Sean Ryan (D)*,
Chris Tague (R)*,
Didi Barrett (D),
Harry Bronson (D),
Kevin Byrne (R),
Carmen De La Rosa (D),
Joe DeStefano (R),
Inez Dickens (D),
Steven Englebright (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Patricia Fahy (D),
Judy Griffin (D),
Aileen Gunther (D),
Pamela Hunter (D),
Jonathan Jacobson (D),
Ellen Jaffee (D),
Brian Manktelow (R),
Mike Norris (R),
Tony Palumbo (R),
Ed Ra (R),
Phil Ramos (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Fred Thiele (D),
Last Action
print number 9881a (on 03/11/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A09881&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y | 02/21/2020 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A09881&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A09881A | 03/12/2020 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A09881&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A09881 | 02/22/2020 |
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