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NJ S1110

NJ S1110
Prohibits banning and restricting access to books in public libraries.

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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill prohibits banning and restricting access to books in public libraries. The bill prohibits a governing body of any free public library, joint free public library, free county library, and regional library from banning or restricting access to books or other educational resource materials, except as may be required by federal law. The bill's provisions should not be construed to require a free public library to purchase, or otherwise acquire, a book or resource for inclusion in its collection.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits governing bodies of various types of public libraries in New Jersey, including free county, regional, municipal, and joint free public libraries, from banning or restricting access to books and other educational resources in their collections, unless mandated by federal law. The bill clarifies that this prohibition does not obligate libraries to acquire specific books or resources. Important terms defined include "free county public library" (established under R.S.40:33-1), "free regional public library" (established under P.L.1962, c.134), "free municipal public library" (established under R.S.40:54-1), and "joint free public library" (established under P.L.1959, c.155). The "governing body" is defined differently for county/regional libraries (director, county library commission, board of county commissioners) and municipal/joint libraries (board of trustees, director).

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 01/09/2024)
(1 Companion Bills)

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