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NY S00120

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/6/2021

Primary Sponsor

Anna Kaplan

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the General Business Law by adding Section 338 to regulate e-book availability at public libraries in New York State

  • Prohibits publishers, partnerships, corporations, and other entities from limiting the number of copies of e-books available for rental at any public library in New York State

  • Defines "e-book" as a book published in or converted to digital format for display on a computer screen or handheld electronic device

  • Defines "public library" as a library established for free public purposes by a municipality, district, or the legislature where the public has equal access to materials

  • Takes effect on the sixtieth day after becoming law

Legislative Description

Prohibits publishers from limiting the number of copies of e-books available at public libraries in New York.

Last Action

REFERRED TO LIBRARIES

1/5/2022

Committee Referrals

Libraries1/25/2021
Consumer Affairs and Protection1/6/2021

Full Bill Text

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