The General Assembly Raised Bill No. 6958 aims to make certain terms in electronic book and digital audiobook license agreements unenforceable for libraries in the state. Effective July 1, 2026, the bill prohibits libraries from entering into or renewing contracts with publishers that impose restrictions on their operational or lending functions. Specifically, it disallows provisions that prevent libraries from loaning electronic literary materials, limit the number of loans, restrict the number of licenses purchased, or require libraries to violate existing statutes. Additionally, it ensures that libraries can make nonpublic preservation copies and disclose contract terms to other libraries.

The bill introduces definitions for key terms such as "electronic literary material," "library," "publisher," and "borrower," among others. It allows libraries to include certain provisions in their contracts, such as limitations on simultaneous access for borrowers and reasonable use of technological protection measures. Overall, the legislation seeks to enhance the ability of libraries to provide access to digital literary materials while safeguarding their operational integrity against restrictive contractual terms imposed by publishers.