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Introduced
01/12/2022
01/12/2022
In Committee
03/04/2022
03/04/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2022
04/08/2022
Introduced Session
102nd General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Equitable Access to Electronic Literature Act. Provides that any publisher who offers a contract or license for electronic literary product acquisition to the public shall offer to license the electronic literary product to libraries, if purchased with public funds, on reasonable terms and under reasonable technological protection measures that will permit libraries to provide their patrons with access to the electronic literary products. Provides that a contract or license shall not restrict a library's right or ability to loan or circulate electronic books and digital audiobooks in specified ways. Provides that a person who violates the provisions of the Act commits an unlawful practice within the meaning of the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Effective January 1, 2023.
AI Summary
This bill, the Equitable Access to Electronic Literature Act, requires publishers who offer electronic literary products (e-books and digital audiobooks) to the public to also offer to license those products to libraries that use public funds, on reasonable terms and under reasonable technological protection measures. The bill prohibits publishers from including certain restrictive provisions in their contracts or licenses with libraries, and it establishes penalties for violations of the Act, which would be considered an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. The bill takes effect on January 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (9)
Katie Stuart (D)*,
Dee Avelar (D),
Jonathan Carroll (D),
Dan Caulkins (R),
Theresa Mah (D),
Natalie Manley (D),
Rita Mayfield (D),
Debbie Meyers-Martin (D),
Michelle Mussman (D),
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/04/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=4470&GAID=16&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=110&GA=102 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/102/HB/10200HB4470.htm |
| Bill | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/102/HB/PDF/10200HB4470.pdf |
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