Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 799
RELATING TO THE FREEDOM TO READ.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
Cosponsors (2)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Requires the Department of Education to select materials for inclusion, circulation, and exclusion in school library collections according to certain criteria. Requires the Department of Education to uphold the freedom to read. Prohibits the Department of Education from excluding books based on certain criteria. Requires the State Librarian to select materials for inclusion, circulation, and exclusion in school library collections according to certain criteria. Requires the State Librarian to uphold the freedom to read. Prohibits the State Librarian from excluding books based on certain criteria.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 17, 2025 · Senate
Introduced. - Jan 21, 2025 · Senate
Passed First Reading. - Jan 23, 2025 · Senate
Referred to EDU, JDC. - Feb 7, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 02-10-25 3:02PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. - Feb 10, 2025 · Senate
The committee on EDU deferred the measure. - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.