Protects library independence and shields librarians from liability for certain actions.
The bill, known as the "protecting libraries' independence act," aims to safeguard the independence of libraries and protect librarians from civil and criminal liability for certain actions. It prohibits public libraries from banning or removing materials based on partisan or doctrinal disapproval or viewpoint. Librarians are immune from liability for good faith actions related to the purchase, selection, curation, removal, and display of library materials. The act takes effect immediately.
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