HB4251

Libraries: policies and practices; district library freedom to read act; establish. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4250'25

Introduced·3/18/25
Introduced Text

Establishes the District Library Freedom to Read Act, ensuring libraries maintain policies for material selection and withdrawal.

The District Library Freedom to Read Act establishes guidelines for district libraries in Michigan, ensuring they maintain policies for material selection and withdrawal. Libraries must adopt policies that include standards for selecting and withdrawing materials, and a process for handling requests to reconsider material inclusion. The act prohibits libraries from removing materials based on certain criteria, such as religion or race. It also outlines conditions for reconsideration requests and allows residents to seek legal action if a library fails to comply with the act.

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History

Mar 19, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/18/2025

Mar 18, 2025

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Carol Glanville

Mar 18, 2025

House

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