HB 7606: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- LIBRARY EBOOK CONTRACTS
HB 7606 status: To Governor — 06/24/2026 Effective without Governor's signature (updated Jun 24, 2026).
What this bill does
Overall score
Bill summary
OfficialThis law stops companies from forcing libraries to sign unfair contracts when they buy e-books and digital audiobooks.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental impact identified
Risks
- No direct environmental impact identified
Economy
Benefits
- Reduces library costs by regulating licensing terms
Risks
- Potential friction with current digital distribution business models
Society
Benefits
- Increases public access to digital library resources
- Strengthens bargaining position of public institutions
Risks
- Possible reduction in availability if publishers restrict licensing
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Potential risk of legal challenges from publishers regarding federal preemption or contract interference
Analysis based on high-level legislative summary
Where it stands
Introduced
CompleteCommittee
CompleteFloor
CompleteGovernor
Current06/24/2026 Effective without Governor's signature
Enacted
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