Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2525: 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
SB 2525 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- LIBRARY EBOOK CONTRACTS. Primary sponsor: Sam Zurier (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Mark McKenney (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 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
“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 House passed Sub A as amended in concurrence
- 06/10/2026 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/11/2026)
- 06/10/2026 Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
- 06/04/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2026)
- 06/04/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/03/2026 Proposed Substitute
- 06/02/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/04/2026)
- 03/04/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/04/2026)
- 02/13/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Education