Hawaii SB757 regulates licensing agreements for digital literary materials between publishers and libraries.

Hawaii SB757 aims to ensure that public libraries can access and lend digital literary materials on reasonable terms. The bill prohibits licensing agreements that restrict libraries from lending digital materials, impose excessive pricing, or limit the number of licenses. It also voids agreements with certain prohibited provisions, making them unenforceable. Libraries, library officers, or borrowers can seek remedies for violations. The bill seeks to support Hawaii's public libraries while respecting federal copyright law.

Hawaii SB757 regulates licensing agreements for digital literary materials between publishers and libraries.

Hawaii SB757 aims to ensure that public libraries can access and lend digital literary materials on reasonable terms. The bill prohibits licensing agreements that restrict libraries from lending digital materials, impose excessive pricing, or limit the number of licenses. It also voids agreements with certain prohibited provisions, making them unenforceable. Libraries, library officers, or borrowers can seek remedies for violations. The bill seeks to support Hawaii's public libraries while respecting federal copyright law.