· NY legislature · 2025-2026

Relates to the practice of banning books by publicly funded libraries

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.

Sponsor

Charles Lavine (D-NY)

Introduced

2025-01-27

Policy area

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Latest action

REFERRED TO LIBRARIES AND EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY