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A 95372025–2026 SessionIN COMMITTEEDEMOCRAT

Enacts the "freedom to read act"

Introduced Jan 14, 2026Tony Simone (D-NY)7 cosponsors

Summary

Requires boards of education to adopt written policies for reconsideration of school library materials following complaints regarding such materials; requires the commissioner of education to develop one or more model policies for school districts.

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Legislative Journey

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Floor
  4. Passed Chamber 1
  5. Passed Chamber 2
  6. Signed
Jan 14, 2026

REFERRED TO EDUCATION

House
Mar 12, 2026

AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO EDUCATION

House
Mar 12, 2026

PRINT NUMBER 9537A

House