Keep an Eye on HB5236

As many of you know, we are closely monitoring the recently submitted HB5236, or the Digital Library Protection Act (sponsored by Reps. Tracy Katz Muhl and Dagmara Avelar), which could significantly impact our member libraries. The Digital Library Protection Act outlines and prohibits several common features of unfair e-book licensing agreements that are detrimental to e-resource sharing.

On March 4, the bill progressed to the Consumer Protection Committee. As it is still early in the legislative process, there may be changes to this bill before it proceeds to another reading. We have created a webpage specifically to keep our members informed on this bill and its progress. Be sure to keep an eye on the page for updates!

Note: Our webpage on HB5236 has been moved behind a login screen. Only members of the Illinois library community may access it. Public-facing information on HB5236 can be found on the Illinois Library Association's (ILA) Ready, Set, Advocate page on this issue. Media inquiries should be sent to our Communications Team.

Visit Our HB5236 Page Go to the ILA HB5236 Page