New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York A 5995
Prohibits libraries and library systems from banning books or other materials based on partisan or doctrinal disapproval
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Deborah Glick (Democratic)
Cosponsors (5)
- Gabriella Romero (Democratic/Working Families)
- Tommy Schiavoni (Democratic/Working Families)
- William Magnarelli (Democratic)
- MaryJane Shimsky (Democratic/Working Families)
- Diana Moreno (Democratic/Working Families)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Prohibits libraries and library systems, including school libraries and school library systems from banning books or other materials based on partisan or doctrinal disapproval.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 7, 2026 · House
REFERRED TO LIBRARIES AND EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY - Feb 25, 2025 · House
REFERRED TO LIBRARIES AND EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY