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NY S02890
NY S02890Relates to requiring publishers to offer licenses for electronic books to libraries under reasonable terms; defines terms; establishes penalties.
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Introduced
01/26/2021
01/26/2021
In Committee
01/26/2021
01/26/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 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. It defines "electronic book" and "publisher", and specifies that reasonable terms must include limits on the number of simultaneous users and the duration of user access, as well as technological protection measures. The bill also establishes penalties for violations, including injunctions and civil fines.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (13)
Rachel May (D)*,
Alessandra Biaggi (D),
John Brooks (D),
James Gaughran (D),
Pete Harckham (D),
Daphne Jordan (R),
Anna Kaplan (D),
Zellnor Myrie (D),
Gustavo Rivera (D),
Sean Ryan (D),
Luis Sepúlveda (D),
Jose Serrano (D),
James Skoufis (D),
Last Action
SUBSTITUTED BY A5837B (on 06/10/2021)
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