HB 4251
Libraries: policies and practices; district library freedom to read act; establish. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4250'25
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Bill overview
House Bill 4251, the "District Library Freedom to Read Act," establishes standards and processes for how district libraries select and remove materials from their collections. It requires libraries to create policies outlining these procedures, including a process for requesting reconsideration of material selection. The bill also protects access to library materials and limits reasons for removal based on personal characteristics or viewpoints, while allowing for removal only if material is deemed obscene or unprotected by the First Amendment.
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