New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 9625: Enacts the facilitating access to e-books for libraries act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 9625 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Enacts the facilitating access to e-books for libraries act. Primary sponsor: Robert Carroll (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 18, 2026): REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Permits libraries and library systems to enter into cooperative purchasing agreements to purchase or license electronic literary materials; prevents contracts between publishers or aggregators and libraries or library systems from restricting the disclosure of certain information.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Carroll | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
- PRINT NUMBER 9625B
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO LIBRARIES AND EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY
- PRINT NUMBER 9625A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO LIBRARIES AND EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY
- REFERRED TO LIBRARIES AND EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY