H 5340·MA·house
Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to the consumer impacts of electronic textbooks
Reported by CommitteeFiled Apr 9, 2026
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Latest Action
House: Discharged to the committee on House Rules
Apr 29, 2026
Summary
The resolve creates a special commission to investigate how e‑textbooks affect students, pricing, resale, and access. It will include representatives from government, libraries, faculty, industry, and student groups, and must deliver a report with recommendations by Dec. 31, 2028. The study aims to inform future legislation or regulations on textbook affordability.
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