HB5279

The Digital Library Protection Act prohibits publishers from imposing certain restrictions on libraries when distributing electronic literary.

The Digital Library Protection Act restricts publishers from entering into contracts with libraries that limit the libraries' operational and lending functions, restrict disclosure of contract terms, or require libraries to violate confidentiality laws. Prohibited restrictions include limiting licensing, making preservation copies, interlibrary loans, and employing technological protection measures. Violating the Act is considered an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. The Act does not apply to existing contracts.