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H7606Introduced in the House

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.

Passed

Introduced by Lauren Carson, District 75

What does this bill do?

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Official description

COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- LIBRARY EBOOK CONTRACTS - 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.

Where it stands

Effective without Governor's signature

June 24, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: Passage As Amended · June 10, 2026

70

Yes

0

No

5

Absent or Not Voting

75 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Corporations

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration

  3. Meeting postponed (02/24/2026)

  4. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/03/2026)

  5. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  6. Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)

  7. Proposed Substitute

  8. Committee recommended Substitute A be held for further study

  9. Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)

  10. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  11. Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026)

  12. House passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)

  13. Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)

  14. Senate passed Sub A as amended in concurrence

  15. Transmitted to Governor

  16. Effective without Governor's signature

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