It has passed in Virginia, with a delayed implementation date to allow for further study. It was passed in Maryland in an amended form. It was defeated in Delaware. Be on the lookout. It is coming to Alabama.
Proponents argue that it is needed to further e-commerce.
Libraries oppose it because it would validate terms in shrink wrap or click-on licenses. In debate, libraries have been regarded as pirates. Legislators have no idea that libraries are enormous consumers of information and technology.