2025-2026 Regular SessionNew York Legislature

S08116

Legislative Summary

Provides that publicly funded libraries may not ban books because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval; directs school districts to adopt the ALA library bill of rights.

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Bill History

5/15/2025
REFERRED TO LIBRARIES
Senate

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(5/15/2025)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Libraries(Senate)

Sponsors

Democrat: 1

Primary Sponsor

Sean Ryan
Sean Ryan
Democrat

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text5/15/20254.0 KB