Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7606: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- LIBRARY EBOOK CONTRACTS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7606 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- LIBRARY EBOOK CONTRACTS. Primary sponsor: Tina Spears (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 24, 2026): 06/24/2026 Effective without Governor's signature.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/24/2026 Effective without Governor's signature
- 06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/11/2026 Senate passed Sub A as amended in concurrence
- 06/10/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)
- 06/10/2026 House passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
- 06/08/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026)
- 06/08/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/06/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)
- 06/02/2026 Committee recommended Substitute A be held for further study
- 05/29/2026 Proposed Substitute
- 05/29/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)
- 03/03/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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