Protects the independence of libraries and shields librarians from civil and criminal liability for certain actions

Showing the cosponsors who are on Agora, A to Z. The official record may list more.

• Democratic4

Shown in neutral colors by design; Agora is non-partisan.

◆ The sponsor's argument

Why Rachel May says this is needed

Over the last four years the American Library Association and the organ- ization PEN America have documented that there has been a surge nation- wide in attempts to censor and/or ban books and materials in public, school, and academic libraries. There has also been the proliferation of state level bills nationwide that would expose librarians to criminal liability for their role in providing materials that certain individuals or groups find objectionable. Such bills even when unsuccessful can have a chilling effect, compromising the independence of libraries and librarians. This bill would put in place a framework to preserve the independence of libraries from interference and allow librarians to perform work according to widely accepted professional standards without fear of frivolous lawsuits. ** The A-print makes technical changes. **

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.