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GA SB458
GA SB458Libraries; board of regents to adopt the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights; require
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Introduced
02/06/2024
02/06/2024
In Committee
02/07/2024
02/07/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/28/2024
03/28/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Chapter 5 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to libraries, so as to require the board of regents to adopt the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Board of Regents of Georgia to adopt the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights, which prohibits the proscription or removal of materials due to partisan or doctrinal disapproval. It also mandates that libraries or library systems develop a written statement prohibiting the banning of books or other materials in order to be eligible for state funding. The bill aims to protect the ability of libraries to provide adequate collections that satisfy the needs of their patrons or the communities they serve.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (22)
Tonya Anderson (D)*,
Gloria Butler (D)*,
Gail Davenport (D)*,
Jason Esteves (D)*,
Sonya Halpern (D)*,
Ed Harbison (D)*,
Sally Harrell (D)*,
Nabilah Islam Parkes (D)*,
Kim Jackson (D)*,
Donzella James (D)*,
Emanuel Jones (D)*,
Harold Jones (D)*,
David Lucas (D)*,
Derek Mallow (D)*,
Josh McLaurin (D)*,
Nikki Merritt (D)*,
Nan Orrock (D)*,
Elena Parent (D)*,
Sheikh Rahman (D)*,
Doc Rhett (D)*,
Valencia Seay (D)*,
Freddie Sims (D)*,
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred (on 02/07/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66685 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/222922 |
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