Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to the consumer impacts of electronic textbooks

HD 2194 establishes a special commission to study how electronic textbooks impact students in Massachusetts colleges and universities, focusing on costs, access, and consumer choice. The commission will examine specific issues like restrictions on resale and sharing, single-user access models, and how institutional incentives affect student options. It will include 12 members representing students, libraries, faculty, the textbook industry, and financial aid offices. The commission must complete its study and submit recommendations to lawmakers within 18 months. This resolution aims to inform future policy on textbook affordability without changing current laws.