LIBRARIES -- THE FREEDOM TO READ ACT (Promotes free expression and access of information by prohibiting the censorship of library materials.)
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
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Officially: “AN ACT RELATING TO LIBRARIES -- THE FREEDOM TO READ ACT (Promotes free expression and access of information by prohibiting the censorship of library materials.)” Read the full text
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2025 sessionbill
Where it is
Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections · Feb 26, 2025
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/03/2025) · Mar 28, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further study · Apr 3, 2025
Scheduled for consideration (06/12/2025) · Jun 10, 2025
Proposed Substitute · Jun 11, 2025
Committee recommends passage of Sub A · Jun 12, 2025
Placed on House Calendar (06/16/2025) · Jun 13, 2025
House passed Sub A · Jun 16, 2025
Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025) · Jun 18, 2025
Senate passed Sub A in concurrence · Jun 20, 2025
Transmitted to Governor · Jun 27, 2025
Signed by Governor · Jul 2, 2025
The numbers
10
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
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