HB 4250
Libraries: policies and practices; public library freedom to read act; establish. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4251'25
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House Bill 4250 establishes the "Public Library Freedom to Read Act," creating standards and processes for how public libraries select and remove materials from their collections. The bill outlines specific roles and responsibilities for library directors and staff, requiring libraries to develop policies regarding material selection, withdrawal, and reconsideration requests. It also protects access to library materials and limits the grounds for removal based on content or viewpoint, while providing a mechanism for the state to enforce compliance.
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