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Introduced
08/23/2021
08/23/2021
In Committee
09/16/2021
09/16/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to library access to electronic books and digital audiobooks. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
AI Summary
This bill aims to modernize library access to electronic books (e-books) and digital audiobooks. It requires publishers who offer to license these digital materials to the public to also offer to license them to libraries in Massachusetts on reasonable terms. These reasonable terms include limitations on the number of simultaneous users and access periods, as well as the use of technological protection measures. Importantly, the bill prohibits publishers from limiting the number of e-book licenses that libraries can purchase on the same date as the public. Any violation of this law would be considered an unfair and deceptive trade practice under the state's consumer protection statute.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (22)
Ruth Balser (D)*,
Brian Ashe (D),
John Barrett (D),
Dan Carey (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Marcos Devers (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Hannah Kane (R),
James Kelcourse (R),
Kay Khan (D),
Eric Lesser (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Joan Meschino (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Steve Owens (D),
Alice Peisch (D),
Smitty Pignatelli (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Dan Sena (D),
Erika Uyterhoeven (D),
Dave Vieira (R),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5219 (on 09/06/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4120 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4120.pdf |
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