S 2684 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Prohibits banning and restricting access to books in public libraries.

S 2684 prohibits all public library governing bodies in New Jersey (including county, regional, municipal, and joint libraries) from banning or restricting access to books or educational resources in their collections, except when required by federal law. The bill does not require libraries to purchase or acquire new books for their collections. It specifically applies to governing bodies like library boards, county commissions, and directors, ensuring existing materials remain accessible. This law takes immediate effect upon enactment.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
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