Bill > HB2737

This bill amends Tennessee's Code to prohibit certain provisions in contracts and agreements between publishers and libraries regarding the licensing of electronic literary materials. It defines key terms like "library," "electronic literary materials," and "reasonable terms." The bill restricts publishers from limiting libraries' ability to perform customary lending and operational functions, such as loaning e-books, using technological protection measures, or engaging in interlibrary loan. It also prohibits publishers from requiring libraries to pay excessive fees or acquire licenses with unreasonable restrictions. Violations would constitute unfair or deceptive acts under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act, allowing the Attorney General and private parties to seek civil penalties and other remedies.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB2737&ga=113