Relates to the practice of banning books by publicly funded libraries
Summary
Provides that publicly funded libraries may not ban books because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval; directs school districts to adopt the ALA library bill of rights.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 30, 2026
Last action Apr 30, 2026
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1
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Committee
1
Apr 30, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO LIBRARIES
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Erik Bottcher
DDemocratic
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