HB 7606

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: introduced. Latest action: May 29, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- LIBRARY EBOOK CONTRACTS.

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-7606
Session 2026
Status introduced
House introduced 2026-05-29
Business / Commerce
Summary

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.

Sponsor
Carson
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-11 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-05-29 Status introduced
2026-05-29 Latest Action Proposed Substitute
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