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S. 86302025–2026 SessionIN COMMITTEEBIPARTISAN

Enacts the "freedom to read act"

Introduced Dec 22, 2025Rachel May (D-NY)5 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
Dec 22, 2025

REFERRED TO RULES

Senate
Jan 7, 2026

REFERRED TO EDUCATION

Senate
Mar 11, 2026

AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO EDUCATION

Senate
Mar 11, 2026

PRINT NUMBER 8630A

Senate