Substitute Senate Bill No. 1234, now Public Act No. 25-9, establishes regulations for libraries in Connecticut regarding electronic book and digital audiobook license agreements. Effective July 1, 2025, the bill defines key terms such as "electronic literary material," "library," "publisher," and "borrower," among others. It mandates that libraries cannot enter into or renew contracts with publishers that impose restrictions on their operational functions, such as prohibiting loans of electronic materials, limiting the number of loans, or requiring the library to violate existing laws. The bill also outlines the process for determining when these provisions will take effect based on similar laws enacted in other states.

The legislation specifically prohibits libraries from agreeing to terms that would limit their ability to lend electronic literary materials or that impose unreasonable restrictions on their operations. Notably, it allows libraries to enter into agreements that may limit simultaneous access to materials or include reasonable technological protections. The bill aims to protect libraries' rights and ensure they can fulfill their mission of providing access to literary materials without undue restrictions from publishers.