B26-0490

Library E-book Pricing Fairness Amendment Act of 2025

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The Library E-book Pricing Fairness Amendment Act of 2025 restricts the District of Columbia Public Library from entering into licensing agreements.

The Library E-book Pricing Fairness Amendment Act of 2025 amends the District of Columbia Public Library's operations to restrict certain licensing agreements with publishers of electronic literary materials. The act prohibits the library from entering into or renewing contracts that limit the number of times a digital book can be loaned, restrict the duration of loans, or restrict the number of licenses the library can purchase.

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History

Jun 5

Council

Act A26-0327 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 008175

Jun 4

Council

Transmitted to Congress, Projected Law Date is Jul 25, 2026

May 29

Council

Returned from Mayor