Assembly bill · A5416 (2025-26)
Relates to enacting the "books save lives act"
New York State Assembly
Sponsor: Phara Souffrant Forrest (Assembly Member, District 57, Democratic)
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Summary
Relates to enacting the "books save lives act"; requires public school libraries receiving state aid to maintain a collection of diverse books.
Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries
Amends the Education Law.
Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Libraries and Education Technology · New York State Assembly
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Full history
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO LIBRARIES AND EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY
NY Assembly
- Feb 14, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO LIBRARIES AND EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY
NY Assembly
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