The Library E-Book Licensing Fairness Amendment Act of 2026 aims to amend existing legislation governing the District of Columbia Public Library by prohibiting the library from entering into or renewing licensing agreements with publishers of electronic literary materials that impose restrictions on access for District residents. The bill introduces a new section that defines key terms related to electronic literary materials, such as "aggregator," "borrower," and "loan period," and outlines the conditions under which the library can engage with publishers. Specifically, it prohibits contracts that limit the library's ability to loan digital materials, restrict the number of loans, or impose unconscionable pricing.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the Executive Director of the Library report quarterly on similar laws enacted in other states, and if certain conditions are met, the library will be restricted from entering into contracts that contain specific prohibitive clauses. However, it allows for some flexibility in contracts that include reasonable limitations on simultaneous access or technological protections. The act will take effect following approval by the Mayor and a congressional review period.