Laura Murphy
- Democratic
- Senator
- District 28
Creates the License to Read Act. Defines terms. Provides that the State Librarian may negotiate with publishers of e-books and e-audiobooks on behalf of libraries on reasonable terms that would enable libraries to acquire necessary licenses to provide library users with access to e-books and e-audiobooks. Provides that the State Librarian may award grants that develop, expand, or support the acquisition of access to e-books and e-audiobooks in Illinois. Creates the License to Read Fund to deposit fees or other funds received for the purposes of the Act. Includes other provisions relating to legislative findings, assistance from other agencies or entities, and rules. Amends the State Library Act. Provides that the State Library's support and implementation of library services on a statewide basis includes the effective sharing of resources and services among libraries to promote access to information in both print and electronic format. Provides that the State Library may cooperate with acquiring and sharing electronic resources, e-books, and e-audiobooks. Includes other provisions relating to electronic resources, including e-books and e-audiobooks. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Sponsor Removed Sen. Paul Faraci
Effective Date June 30, 2023
Governor Approved
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0267
Sent to the Governor
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 108-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Do Pass / Short Debate State Government Administration Committee; 009-000-000
Assigned to State Government Administration Committee
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ann Gillespie
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed
Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000
Arrived in House
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 21, 2023
Second Reading
Do Pass State Government; 009-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 10, 2023
Assigned to State Government
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy
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