Maddy summaryThis bill amends Massachusetts laws to establish clearer rules for selecting and challenging books in school libraries. It requires school library teachers to choose materials based on professional training and educational value rather than personal views, while ensuring challenged books remain available until a school committee votes to remove them after a public hearing. The legislation also mandates that schools create written policies aligned with American Library Association standards, report on library challenges annually, and protect employees from punishment when making good-faith material selections. Additionally, the bill updates other state statutes to replace gendered terms like "chairman" and "selectmen" with gender-neutral alternatives such as "chair" and "select board."
Sen. Julian Cyr
Sponsored bills
Senate, July 23, 2026 -- Text of amendment (410) (offered by Senator Edwards) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3178) to the House Bill relative to economic development in the commonwealth.
Senate, July 23, 2026 -- Text of amendment (64) (offered by Senator Creem) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3178) to the House Bill relative to economic development in the commonwealth.
Senate, July 23, 2026 -- Text of amendment (180) (offered by Senator Fernandes) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3178) to the House Bill relative to economic development in the commonwealth.
Senate, July 23, 2026 -- Text of amendment (511) (offered by Senator Creem) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3178) to the House Bill relative to economic development in the commonwealth.
Senate, July 23, 2026 -- Text of amendment (110) (offered by Senator Mark) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3178) to the House Bill relative to economic development in the commonwealth.
By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1949) of Julian Cyr, John F. Keenan and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to protect youth by closing the synthetic nicotine loophole. Revenue.
By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1952) of Julian Cyr for legislation to establish the rural jobs act to promote the retention and expansion of existing jobs, stimulate the creation of new jobs, and attract new business and industry to rural areas. Revenue.
By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3089) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Dylan A. Fernandes and Julian Cyr for legislation to designate the Hyannis Transportation Center in the town of Hyannis as the Thomas S. Cahir Cape Cod Transportation Center. Transportation.
By Mr. Cyr and Mr. Flanagan of Dennis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3097) of Julian Cyr and Christopher Richard Flanagan (by vote of the town) for legislation to amend the waterways capital improvement fund for the town of Dennis. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]