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H3595Introduced in the House

Addressing challenges facing public libraries and digital resource collections

IntroducedHouse Ways and Means

Introduced by Brian Murray, District 10-WOR

What does this bill do?

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Official description

For legislation to authorize library access to electronic books and digital audiobooks and for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to challenges facing public libraries and digital resource collections. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.

Where it stands

Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

November 18, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Referred to the Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development

  2. Senate concurred

  3. Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2

  4. Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the Joint Committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently

  5. Discharged to the committee on House Rules

  6. Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

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