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MA H4235
MA H4235Protecting against attempts to ban, remove, or restrict library access to materials
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Introduced
07/17/2023
07/17/2023
In Committee
12/26/2023
12/26/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to further regulate access to certain library materials. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
AI Summary
This bill aims to protect against attempts to ban, remove, or restrict access to library materials in Massachusetts. It makes several changes to existing state laws, including: striking outdated gender-specific language, updating terminology, requiring the Board of Library Commissioners to implement standards set by the American Library Association (including the Library Bill of Rights), establishing a Book Access Fund to support libraries challenged with banning books, and directing the Board to promulgate rules and regulations to ensure the provision of diverse library materials and prevent book banning. The bill also requires the Board to submit a report on book banning and recommendations to address it. Overall, the bill seeks to safeguard access to library resources across the Commonwealth.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (21)
Aaron Saunders (D)*,
James Arena-Derosa (D),
Jenny Armini (D),
Rodney Elliott (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Jessica Giannino (D),
Pat Haddad (D),
Kristin Kassner (D),
Sam Montaño (D),
John Moran (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Jake Oliveira (D),
Steve Owens (D),
Ted Philips (D),
Smitty Pignatelli (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Margaret Scarsdale (D),
Dawne Shand (D),
Dave Vieira (R),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S2839 (on 07/02/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4235 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4235.pdf |
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