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RI S2281
RI S2281Encourages 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
02/12/2024
02/12/2024
In Committee
05/31/2024
05/31/2024
Crossed Over
05/30/2024
05/30/2024
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, prohibits the removal of materials from public libraries due to partisan or doctrinal disapproval, and requires public libraries to provide an adequate and varied collection of books and other resources to meet the needs of their communities. The bill also declares that the practice of banning, removing, censoring, or restricting access to specific books or resources due to partisan or doctrinal disapproval is prohibited.
Committee Categories
Education, Government Affairs
Sponsors (6)
Mark McKenney (D)*,
Dawn Euer (D),
Hanna Gallo (D),
Victoria Gu (D),
Tiara Mack (D),
Joshua Miller (D),
Last Action
Referred to House State Government & Elections (on 05/31/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText24/SenateText24/S2281.pdf |
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