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CT SB00131

CT SB00131
An Act Concerning Electronic Book And Digital Audiobook Licensing.


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Introduced
02/17/2022
In Committee
04/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/04/2022

Introduced Session

2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

To require publishers of electronic books to license such books to public libraries on reasonable terms.

AI Summary

This bill requires publishers of electronic books and digital audiobooks to license such works to public libraries on reasonable terms. The bill defines key terms like "digital audiobook," "electronic book," and "reasonable terms." It prohibits publishers from restricting libraries' ability to loan these digital materials, including through interlibrary loan systems, and limits the conditions publishers can place on such loans. The bill also establishes that a publisher's violation of these provisions would constitute an unfair trade practice under state law.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (12)

Other Sponsors (1)

Planning and Development Committee (Joint)

Last Action

Referred by Senate to Committee on Judiciary (on 04/07/2022)

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