Rhode Island Senate Bill 2525
Session 2026
AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- LIBRARY EBOOK CONTRACTS
Became Law
Became Law on Jun 24, 2026
First Action
Feb 13, 2026
Latest Action
Jun 24, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
2525
State
Rhode Island
Session
2026
Motion Text
Passage
Senate Roll Call Votes
Appollonio, Jr.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Madam President
Yes
Yes
Summary
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.
2525 SUB A as amended
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06/24/2026
Office of the Governor
06/24/2026 Effective without Governor's signature
06/16/2026
Office of the Governor
06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor
06/11/2026
House
06/11/2026 House passed Sub A as amended in concurrence
06/10/2026
House
06/10/2026 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/11/2026)
06/10/2026
Senate
06/10/2026 Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
06/04/2026
Senate
06/04/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2026)
06/04/2026
Rhode Island General Assembly
06/04/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
06/03/2026
Rhode Island General Assembly
06/03/2026 Proposed Substitute
06/02/2026
Rhode Island General Assembly
06/02/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/04/2026)
03/04/2026
Rhode Island General Assembly
03/04/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
02/27/2026
Rhode Island General Assembly
02/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/04/2026)
02/13/2026
Senate
02/13/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Education
Sources
RI Legislature
Open States
Record Created
Feb 13, 2026 6:39:32 PM
Record Updated
Jun 24, 2026 7:28:47 PM