SB 2419

  • Illinois Senate Bill
  • 103rd Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate Mar 23, 2023
  • Passed Senate Mar 23, 2023
  • Passed House May 11, 2023
  • Signed by Governor Jun 30, 2023

License To Read Act

Abstract

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.

Bill Sponsors (13)

Votes


Actions


Feb 06, 2024

Senate

Sponsor Removed Sen. Paul Faraci

Jun 30, 2023

Senate

Effective Date June 30, 2023

Senate

Governor Approved

Senate

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0267

Jun 09, 2023

Senate

Sent to the Governor

May 11, 2023

House

Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.

House

Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung

House

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 108-000-000

Senate

Passed Both Houses

House

Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias

House

Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard

House

Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty

House

Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer

May 02, 2023

House

Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

House

Second Reading - Short Debate

Apr 20, 2023

House

Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

Apr 19, 2023

House

Do Pass / Short Debate State Government Administration Committee; 009-000-000

Apr 11, 2023

House

Assigned to State Government Administration Committee

Mar 24, 2023

House

First Reading

House

Referred to Rules Committee

Mar 23, 2023

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ann Gillespie

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

House

Chief House Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed

Senate

Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000

House

Arrived in House

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

Mar 10, 2023

Senate

Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 21, 2023

Senate

Second Reading

Mar 09, 2023

Senate

Do Pass State Government; 009-000-000

Senate

Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 10, 2023

Feb 28, 2023

Senate

Assigned to State Government

Feb 10, 2023

Senate

First Reading

Senate

Referred to Assignments

Senate

Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy

Bill Text

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