New York bills · 2025 Regular Session

New York A 5416

Relates to enacting the "books save lives act"

Introduced
In committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
To Governor
Became law

Sponsors

Phara Souffrant Forrest (Democratic)

Summary

Official abstract published by the New York legislature

Relates to enacting the "books save lives act"; requires public school libraries receiving state aid to maintain a collection of diverse books.

Text versions

A5416

Roll-call votes

No recorded votes on this bill.

Actions

Jan 7, 2026 · House
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Feb 14, 2025 · House
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