S.2525

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 S2525 establishes enforceable limitations on contract terms for licensing electronic books and digital audiobooks to libraries to.

Rhode Island S2525 amends the General Laws to establish enforceable limitations on contract terms for licensing electronic books and digital audiobooks to libraries. The act ensures that library ebook contracts are governed by Rhode Island law and prohibits certain practices, such as restricting the library's ability to perform customary operational functions or lending functions. It also allows for the severability of prohibited provisions and provides remedies for unfair and deceptive acts or practices. The act does not affect existing contracts and will take effect upon passage.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

37 Yea

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1 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 4

12:00 AM

Senate Education Consideration

Mar 4

12:00 AM

Senate Education Hearing

History

Jun 24

Senate

Effective without Governor's signature

Jun 16

Senate

Transmitted to Governor

Jun 11

House

House passed Sub A as amended in concurrence