RELATING TO LICENSING OF ELECTRONIC LITERARY MATERIAL.
Sponsored By: Jenna Takenouchi (Democratic)
In Committee
Summary
Establishes limits and restrictions on licensing contracts between libraries and publishers for electronic literary materials and provides options for remedy. Suspends enforcement until at least one other state enacts a similar law.
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Jenna Takenouchi
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Cory M. Chun
Democratic • House
Luke A. Evslin
Democratic • House
Andrew Takuya Garrett
Democratic • House
Kirstin Kahaloa
Democratic • House
Darius K. Kila
Democratic • House
Tyson K. Miyake
Democratic • House
Mahina Poepoe
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
2/17/2026HouseBill scheduled to be heard by EDN on Tuesday, 02-17-26 2:00PM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2/13/2026HouseRe-referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 7
2/3/2026HouseReferred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6
2/2/2026HouseIntroduced and Pass First Reading.
1/28/2026House
Bill Text
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