Illinois 103rd Regular Session Status: Enacted 10 D cosponsors

SB 2419 — LICENSE TO READ ACT

Last action — Sponsor Removed Sen. Paul Faraci

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  1. ✓
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 10, 2023. Enacted.

Signed by Governor JB Pritzker (Democratic) on June 30, 2023.

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Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 13 sponsors

    2 primary, 11 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (10 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 4 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Creates the License to Read Act. Defines terms. Provides that the State Librarian may negotiate with publishers of e-books and e-audiobooks on behalf of libraries on reasonable terms that would enable libraries to acquire necessary licenses to provide library users with access to e-books and e-audiobooks. Provides that the State Librarian may award grants that develop, expand, or support the acquisition of access to e-books and e-audiobooks in Illinois. Creates the License to Read Fund to deposit fees or other funds received for the purposes of the Act. Includes other provisions relating to legislative findings, assistance from other agencies or entities, and rules. Amends the State Library Act. Provides that the State Library's support and implementation of library services on a statewide basis includes the effective sharing of resources and services among libraries to promote access to information in both print and electronic format. Provides that the State Library may cooperate with acquiring and sharing electronic resources, e-books, and e-audiobooks. Includes other provisions relating to electronic resources, including e-books and e-audiobooks. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

13 added · 13 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill SB 2419 replaces the previous engrossed version with a new enrolled version. This change means that some sections were updated or revised, although the specific content of those changes isn't detailed here. Such updates are important as they reflect improvements or adjustments based on feedback or additional considerations, ensuring the bill better meets its intended goals before becoming law.

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SB2419 Engrossed LRB103 30740 DTM 57218 b AN ACT concerning State government.
SB2419 Enrolled LRB103 30740 DTM 57218 b AN ACT concerning State government.
"E-audiobook" means an audio recording of a text document that is read out loud in an electronic format that is listened to on a computer, tablet, smart phone, or other electronic SB2419 Engrossed - 2 - LRB103 30740 DTM 57218 b device.
"E-audiobook" means an audio recording of a text document that is read out loud in an electronic format that is listened to on a computer, tablet, smart phone, or other electronic SB2419 Enrolled - 2 - LRB103 30740 DTM 57218 b device.
(2) The number of days a library may allow a user to SB2419 Engrossed - 3 - LRB103 30740 DTM 57218 b access an e-book or e-audiobook.
(2) The number of days a library may allow a user to SB2419 Enrolled - 3 - LRB103 30740 DTM 57218 b access an e-book or e-audiobook.
To implement any part of this Act, the State Librarian may request any State agency, department, SB2419 Engrossed - 4 - LRB103 30740 DTM 57218 b division, board, bureau, commission, or other entity or person to provide any services, assistance, or data that will enable the Office of the State Librarian to properly carry out the State Librarian's functions, powers, and duties under this Act.
To implement any part of this Act, the State Librarian may request any State agency, department, SB2419 Enrolled - 4 - LRB103 30740 DTM 57218 b division, board, bureau, commission, or other entity or person to provide any services, assistance, or data that will enable the Office of the State Librarian to properly carry out the State Librarian's functions, powers, and duties under this Act.
It is the responsibility of government at all levels to promote, support, implement and SB2419 Engrossed - 5 - LRB103 30740 DTM 57218 b maintain library services for the cultural, educational and economic development of the State of Illinois and of the inhabitants of the State of Illinois.
It is the responsibility of government at all levels to promote, support, implement and SB2419 Enrolled - 5 - LRB103 30740 DTM 57218 b maintain library services for the cultural, educational and economic development of the State of Illinois and of the inhabitants of the State of Illinois.
(f) Promote and develop a cooperative library network operating regionally or statewide for providing effective coordination of the library resources, including e-books and SB2419 Engrossed - 6 - LRB103 30740 DTM 57218 b e-audiobooks, of public, academic, school, and special libraries.
(f) Promote and develop a cooperative library network operating regionally or statewide for providing effective coordination of the library resources, including e-books and SB2419 Enrolled - 6 - LRB103 30740 DTM 57218 b e-audiobooks, of public, academic, school, and special libraries.
There is hereby created in the State Treasury the Library Trust Fund, into which all moneys payable to contractors which are SB2419 Engrossed - 7 - LRB103 30740 DTM 57218 b received from user libraries under this paragraph (l) shall be paid.
There is hereby created in the State Treasury the Library Trust Fund, into which all moneys payable to contractors which are SB2419 Enrolled - 7 - LRB103 30740 DTM 57218 b received from user libraries under this paragraph (l) shall be paid.
however, "State agencies" SB2419 Engrossed - 8 - LRB103 30740 DTM 57218 b does not include any agency, officer, or other entity of the judicial or legislative branch.
however, "State agencies" SB2419 Enrolled - 8 - LRB103 30740 DTM 57218 b does not include any agency, officer, or other entity of the judicial or legislative branch.
SB2419 Engrossed - 9 - LRB103 30740 DTM 57218 b Any person who accesses the information may access all or any part of the information.
SB2419 Enrolled - 9 - LRB103 30740 DTM 57218 b Any person who accesses the information may access all or any part of the information.
(s) Provide coordination of statewide preservation planning, act as a focal point for preservation advocacy, assess statewide needs and establish specific programs to meet those needs, and manage state funds appropriated for SB2419 Engrossed - 10 - LRB103 30740 DTM 57218 b preservation work relating to the preservation of the library and archival resources of Illinois.
(s) Provide coordination of statewide preservation planning, act as a focal point for preservation advocacy, assess statewide needs and establish specific programs to meet those needs, and manage state funds appropriated for SB2419 Enrolled - 10 - LRB103 30740 DTM 57218 b preservation work relating to the preservation of the library and archival resources of Illinois.
8-13-99.) SB2419 Engrossed - 11 - LRB103 30740 DTM 57218 b (15 ILCS 320/11) (from Ch.
8-13-99.) SB2419 Enrolled - 11 - LRB103 30740 DTM 57218 b (15 ILCS 320/11) (from Ch.
(2) The quick provision of factual information shall SB2419 Engrossed - 12 - LRB103 30740 DTM 57218 b be provided to any individual.
(2) The quick provision of factual information shall SB2419 Enrolled - 12 - LRB103 30740 DTM 57218 b be provided to any individual.
This Act takes effect upon SB2419 Engrossed - 13 - LRB103 30740 DTM 57218 b becoming law.
This Act takes effect upon SB2419 Enrolled - 13 - LRB103 30740 DTM 57218 b becoming law.
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Action History

  1. Sponsor Removed Sen. Paul Faraci

  2. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0267

  3. Effective Date June 30, 2023

  4. Governor Approved

  5. Sent to the Governor

  6. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias

  7. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard

  8. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty

  9. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer

  10. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.

  11. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung

  12. Passed Both Houses

  13. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 108-000-000

  14. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  15. Second Reading - Short Debate

  16. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  17. Do Pass / Short Debate State Government Administration Committee; 009-000-000

  18. Assigned to State Government Administration Committee

  19. Referred to Rules Committee

  20. First Reading

  21. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

  22. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson

  23. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ann Gillespie

  24. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine

  25. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

  26. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed

  27. Arrived in House

  28. Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000

  29. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 21, 2023

  30. Second Reading

  31. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 10, 2023

  32. Do Pass State Government; 009-000-000

  33. Assigned to State Government

  34. Referred to Assignments

  35. First Reading

  36. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 11 co-sponsors · 170 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (11)

Not signed on (170)

170 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 108 Yea · 0 Nay · 9 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 60005
Republican 32003
Unaffiliated 16001
Total 108009
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (117)
Member Party Vote
Nichols — Yea
Ortiz — Yea
Ozinga — Yea
Burke — Yea
Carroll — Yea
Caulkins — Yea
Egofske — Yea
Marron — Yea
Frese — Yea
Yednock — Yea
Flowers — Not Voting
Costa Howard — Yea
Faver Dias — Yea
Hernandez, Lisa — Yea
Ladisch Douglass — Yea
Williams, Jawaharial — Yea
Yang Rohr — Yea
Abdelnasser Rashid Democrat Yea
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Yea
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anne Stava Democrat Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Debbie Meyers-Martin Democrat Yea
Diane Blair-Sherlock Democrat Yea
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emanuel "Chris" Welch Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Harry Benton Democrat Not Voting
Hoan Huynh Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason Democrat Not Voting
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Not Voting
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
Kevin John Olickal Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Lilian Jiménez Democrat Yea
Lindsey LaPointe Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Martin J. Moylan Democrat Yea
Mary Beth Canty Democrat Yea
Mary Gill Democrat Yea
Matt Hanson Democrat Yea
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Nabeela Syed Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Norma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sharon Chung Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Suzanne M. Ness Democrat Yea
Thaddeus Jones Democrat Not Voting
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Not Voting
Adam M. Niemerg Republican Yea
Amy Elik Republican Yea
Amy L. Grant Republican Yea
Blaine Wilhour Republican Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Bradley Fritts Republican Yea
Charles Meier Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Yea
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Yea
Dave Severin Republican Yea
David Friess Republican Yea
Dennis Tipsword Republican Not Voting
Jackie Haas Republican Yea
Jason R. Bunting Republican Not Voting
Jed Davis Republican Yea
Jeff Keicher Republican Yea
Jennifer Sanalitro Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Not Voting
John M. Cabello Republican Yea
Kevin Schmidt Republican Yea
Martin McLaughlin Republican Yea
Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Patrick Windhorst Republican Yea
Paul Jacobs Republican Yea
Ryan Spain Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Tom Weber Republican Yea
Tony M. McCombie Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Yea
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Yea
William E Hauter Republican Yea

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State Government Administration

Passed 9 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 3000
Democrat 4000
Unaffiliated 2000
Total 9000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (9)
Member Party Vote
Yednock, Lance — Yea
Costa Howard — Yea
Diane Blair-Sherlock Democrat Yea
Laura Faver Dias Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Yea
Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Republican Yea
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 57 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 33000
Republican 16001
Unaffiliated 8001
Total 57002
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Stoller — Yea
Gillespie — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Harris, N. — Yea
Pacione-Zayas — Yea
Simmons — Yea
Glowiak Hilton — Yea
Loughran Cappel — Yea
Van Pelt — Not Voting
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Javier L. Cervantes Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Paul Faraci Democrat Yea
Rachel Ventura Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Willie Preston Democrat Yea
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Not Voting
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Dan McConchie Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea
Erica Harriss Republican Yea
Jason Plummer Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
John F. Curran Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sally J. Turner Republican Yea
Seth Lewis Republican Yea
Steve McClure Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2419 do?
Creates the License to Read Act. Defines terms. Provides that the State Librarian may negotiate with publishers of e-books and e-audiobooks on behalf of libraries on reasonable terms that would enable libraries to acquire necessary licenses to provide library users with access to e-books and e-audiobooks. Provides that the State Librarian may award grants that develop, expand, or support the acquisition of access to e-books and e-audiobooks in Illinois. Creates the License to Read Fund to deposit fees or other funds received for the purposes of the Act. Includes other provisions relating to legislative findings, assistance from other agencies or entities, and rules. Amends the State Library Act. Provides that the State Library's support and implementation of library services on a statewide basis includes the effective sharing of resources and services among libraries to promote access to information in both print and electronic format. Provides that the State Library may cooperate with acquiring and sharing electronic resources, e-books, and e-audiobooks. Includes other provisions relating to electronic resources, including e-books and e-audiobooks. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB 2419?
SB 2419 is sponsored by Laura M. Murphy (Democrat), Mattie Hunter (Democrat), Laura Fine (Democrat), Ann Gillespie, Adriane L. Johnson (Democrat), Mary Edly-Allen (Democrat), Nabeela Syed (Democrat), Sharon Chung (Democrat), Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. (Democrat), Maura Hirschauer (Democrat), Mary Beth Canty (Democrat), Faver Dias, and Costa Howard.
What is the current status of SB 2419?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 10, 2023. Enacted.
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