Bill > A05995

This bill seeks to prevent libraries and library systems in New York, including school libraries, from removing or banning books and materials solely based on partisan or doctrinal disapproval. By adding a new section (§ 286) to the state education law, the legislation aims to protect intellectual freedom and prevent censorship by prohibiting libraries from proscribing or removing books due to political or ideological objections. The bill applies broadly to all libraries established under the state's education article, encompassing both public and school libraries, and is designed to ensure that book removals are not motivated by narrow partisan or doctrinal perspectives. The legislation will take effect immediately upon passage, signaling an urgent desire to safeguard access to diverse reading materials and protect against potential censorship efforts.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5995