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S 9559 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Prohibits libraries and library systems from banning books or other materials based on partisan or doctrinal disapproval

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Prohibits libraries and library systems, including school libraries and school library systems from banning books or other materials based on partisan or doctrinal disapproval.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill protects academic freedom in school libraries by preventing partisan or doctrinal book bans, supporting educational access and intellectual freedom for students.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 25, 2026 Last action Mar 25, 2026
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REFERRED TO LIBRARIES
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