H 3595
An Act addressing challenges facing public libraries and digital resource collections
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to address ongoing challenges faced by public libraries, particularly regarding access to digital resources like electronic books and digital audiobooks. It proposes establishing a special commission comprised of General Court members to investigate these challenges and recommend solutions. The bill also aims to authorize libraries to access these digital resources.
Key provisions
- Establish a special commission to investigate challenges facing public libraries and digital resource collections.
- Authorize libraries to access electronic books and digital audiobooks.
- Examine current funding models for libraries.
- Evaluate the impact of digital resources on library services.
- Recommend strategies for improving library access to digital materials.
- Consider the role of technology in supporting library operations.
Who is affected
- Public Libraries
- Library Patrons
- State Government
- Tourism and Arts Agencies
- General Court Members
Notable changes
- The bill proposes a comprehensive investigation into the challenges facing libraries.
- It seeks to expand library access to digital resources.
- The commission’s recommendations could lead to changes in library funding and operations.
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Primary sponsor
Brian W. Murray
Cosponsors
Antonio F. D. Cabral
Brian W. Murray
Danillo A. Sena
David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf
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Bill H.3595 194th (Current)
An Act addressing challenges facing public libraries and digital resource collections
By Representative Murray of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3595) of Brian W. Murray and others for legislation to authorize library access to electronic books and digital audiobooks and for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to challenges facing public libraries and digital resource collections. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Brian W. Murray Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.3595
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 |
| 10/6/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 10/29/2025 | House | Discharged to the committee on House Rules |
| 11/18/2025 | House | Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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