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New York bills · 2025 Regular Session

New York S 8630

Enacts the "freedom to read act"

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To Governor
  6. Became law

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Summary

Official abstract published by the New York legislature

Requires each board of education to adopt a written policy for reconsideration of school library materials and make such policy available on its website; requires such policies to include provisions for the creation of a reconsideration committee to review complaints regarding school library materials; requires the commissioner of education to develop one or more model policies for school districts.

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Roll-call votes

State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.

DateVoteResultYour legislators
Jun 4, 2026
House		Assembly VotepassSet your home in New York to see
Jun 2, 2026
Senate		Floor Vote - Version: CpassSet your home in New York to see
May 19, 2026
Senate		Education Vote - Version: CpassSet your home in New York to see

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