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NY S00120
Bill
Status
1/6/2021
Primary Sponsor
Anna Kaplan
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AI Summary
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Amends the General Business Law by adding Section 338 to regulate e-book availability at public libraries in New York State
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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
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Defines "e-book" as a book published in or converted to digital format for display on a computer screen or handheld electronic device
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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
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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