MD HB518 | 2021 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 15 2021 - 25% progression
Action: 2021-01-23 - Hearing 2/05 at 1:30 p.m.
Pending: House Ways and Means Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 15 2021 - 25% progression
Action: 2021-01-23 - Hearing 2/05 at 1:30 p.m.
Pending: House Ways and Means Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Requiring a publisher who offers to license an electronic book to the public to also offer to license the book to public libraries in the State on reasonable terms that would enable public libraries to provide library users with access to the electronic book; requiring the license terms authorizing public libraries to provide access to electronic books to include certain limitations and measures; etc.
Title
Public Libraries – Electronic Book Licenses – Access
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-01-23 | House | Hearing 2/05 at 1:30 p.m. |
| 2021-01-15 | House | First Reading Ways and Means |
Same As/Similar To
SB432 (Crossfiled) 2021-02-26 - Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Subjects
Contracts
Education - Miscellaneous
Libraries
Licenses
Telecommunications and Information Technology
Time
Unfair Trade Practices
Weights and Measures
Education - Miscellaneous
Libraries
Licenses
Telecommunications and Information Technology
Time
Unfair Trade Practices
Weights and Measures
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | 23 | 701 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Education | 23 | 702 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0518?ys=2021RS |
| Text | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/bills/hb/hb0518f.pdf |
