New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York A 3368
Relates to the practice of banning books by publicly funded libraries
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Charles Lavine (Democratic)
Cosponsors (3)
- Dana Levenberg (Democratic/Working Families)
- Rebecca Seawright (Democratic)
- Jo Anne Simon (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 7, 2026 · House
REFERRED TO LIBRARIES AND EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY - Jan 27, 2025 · House
REFERRED TO LIBRARIES AND EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY