New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York A 4859
Prohibits the banning of books or other materials by libraries or library systems
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Brian Cunningham (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Prohibits the banning of books or other materials by libraries or library systems; provides that no library or library system shall receive state aid unless such entity adopts the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights that indicates materials should not be proscribed or removed because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval or develops a written statement prohibiting the practice of banning books or other materials.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 7, 2026 · House
REFERRED TO LIBRARIES AND EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY - Feb 6, 2025 · House
REFERRED TO LIBRARIES AND EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY