RI H7386 | 2024 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-0)
Status: Introduced on January 31 2024 - 25% progression
Action: 2024-02-29 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House State Government & Elections Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

LIBRARIES -- STATE AID TO LIBRARIES -- FREEDOM TO READ - Encourages and protects the freedom of public libraries to acquire materials without limitations and prohibits materials being removed from public libraries due to partisan or doctrinal disapproval.

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Title

Encourages and protects the freedom of public libraries to acquire materials without limitations and prohibits materials being removed from public libraries due to partisan or doctrinal disapproval.

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History

DateChamberAction
2024-02-29HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2024-02-23HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/29/2024)
2024-01-31HouseIntroduced, referred to House State Government & Elections

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