New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A05464

Introduced
2/14/25  
Refer
2/14/25  

Caption

Establishes requirements for library material in public school libraries and public libraries; requires the development of policies for removal of materials; establishes protections for school library media specialists and librarians against harassment and discrimination in employment related to the refusal to remove library materials.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NY SB00523

An Act Concerning The Curation And Retention Of Literary Materials Contained In Public And School Libraries And Legal Protections Afforded To Librarians And Staff Working In Such Libraries.

NY A05211

Relates to librarians of school libraries.

NY SB74

Harmful Materials to Minors; exemption for libraries and librarians from the provisions of Code Section 16-12-103; repeal

NY S09559

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

NY HB5635

Relating to the use, curation, and censorship of library materials at public libraries.

NY HB183

Relating to the regulation and the review of certain library materials included in public school libraries.

NY A07568

Requires the state librarian to provide guidance on the curation of library material to all school library systems.

NY SB1435

Schools; libraries; explicit materials; training

NY SB1103

Providing for State aid requirement for libraries relating to book removal and for prohibited removal of instructional materials and voluntary inquiry materials in public school entities.

NY HB3690

Relating to a review of library materials included in public school libraries; providing a civil penalty.

Similar Bills

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