How is UCITA Faring in the States?
ßVirginia -- signed into law March 14, 2000, becomes effective July 1, 2001
ßMaryland -- signed into law April 25, 2000, became effective October 1, 2000.
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ßUCITA legislation is currently hot in:
ßArizona
ßFlorida
ßGeorgia
ßIllinois
ßMaine
ßTexas
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Virginia was the first state to pass UCITA but delayed its implementation until July 2001 to allow time for consideration of amendments.  Maryland passed UCITA second but was the first state for it to become effective, on Oct.1, 2000.  Thus, UCITA is not a theoretical, abstract proposal, but a real “flesh and blood” contender for the attention not only of legislators but also librarians, who must become both knowledgeable about it and aware of its many implications for the library community.

Some activity has occurred in a number of states, but those shown on the slide are the places where there is the most activity currently.  Iowa did pass a law dealing with UCITA that protects its citizens from many of the possible consequences of UCITA, but the plan is still for UCITA to be considered this year or next in Iowa.