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RI H7386
RI H7386Encourages and protects the freedom of public libraries to acquire materials without limitations and prohibits materials being removed from public libraries due to partisan or doctrinal disapproval.
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Introduced
01/31/2024
01/31/2024
In Committee
01/31/2024
01/31/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/30/2024
06/30/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would encourage and protect the freedom of public libraries to acquire and deaccession materials without limitations and to be protected against attempts to ban, censor or otherwise restrict access to books and other materials. This act further prohibits materials being removed from public libraries due to partisan or doctrinal disapproval. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill encourages and protects the freedom of public libraries to acquire and deaccession materials without external limitations, and prohibits the removal of materials from public libraries due to partisan or doctrinal disapproval. It declares it the responsibility of government to protect the freedom to read and support the right of free people to read freely, and requires public libraries to provide an adequate collection of books and other materials sufficient in size and varied in subject matter to satisfy the library needs of the community. The bill would take effect upon passage.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (10)
Jennifer Stewart (D)*,
Mia Ackerman (D),
Jennifer Boylan (D),
Julie Casimiro (D),
Cherie Cruz (D),
Katie Kazarian (D),
David Morales (D),
Brandon Potter (D),
Enrique Sanchez (D),
Brandon Voas (D),
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 02/29/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText24/HouseText24/H7386.pdf |
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