Prohibits public libraries and public schools from banning or restricting access to certain books; permits withholding of State Aid for non-compliance.

This bill would have prohibited New Jersey public libraries and school libraries from banning or restricting access to books based on political or religious views. It required library boards and school districts to adopt policies supporting open access (such as the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights) or face potential withholding of state funding. The law specifically exempted libraries from being required to purchase or acquire new books. The bill was introduced in January 2024 but withdrawn before consideration.