SB757

Hawaii SB757 aims to ensure public libraries can access and lend digital literary materials on reasonable terms.

Hawaii SB757 seeks to support public libraries by establishing reasonable terms for licensing agreements with publishers of digital literary materials. The bill prohibits licensing agreements that restrict libraries from lending digital materials, impose excessive pricing, or limit the number of loans or duration of access. It also mandates that publishers offer libraries the same terms as individual consumers and allows libraries to determine loan periods. The act aims to ensure libraries can provide equitable access to digital resources while respecting federal copyright law.