H7606

Establishes enforcement limitations on contract terms for the licensing of electronic books or digital audiobooks to libraries to preclude the library from being subject to unfair sales practices.

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Rhode Island H7606 establishes enforcement limitations on contract terms for licensing electronic books or digital audiobooks to libraries to prevent.

Rhode Island H7606 aims to protect libraries from unfair sales practices in contracts for electronic books or digital audiobooks. The bill mandates that any contract between a publisher and a library must comply with Rhode Island law and prohibits certain restrictive provisions. These include restrictions on libraries' operational functions, loan periods, and the number of licenses. The bill also ensures libraries can disclose terms of their license agreements and maintain patron confidentiality.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

70 Yea

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0 Nay

5 Not Voting

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Calendar

Jun 8

12:00 AM

House Corporations Consideration

Jun 2

12:00 AM

House Corporations Consideration

History

Jun 24

House

Effective without Governor's signature

Jun 16

House

Transmitted to Governor

Jun 11

Senate

Senate passed Sub A as amended in concurrence