H902

Free to Learn - Library Bill of Rights Act

Introduced·4/10/25

North Carolina H902 establishes the Free to Learn – Library Bill of Rights Act to protect library users' rights to privacy, access to information.

The Free to Learn – Library Bill of Rights Act in North Carolina H902 aims to safeguard the rights of library users. It ensures the right to privacy regarding library materials and services, prohibits restrictions on accessing information based on content or viewpoint, and guarantees fair access to library services without discrimination. The act also mandates libraries to uphold principles of intellectual freedom and develop conduct policies for programs and events. It establishes a Legal Protection Fund and a public education campaign to support these rights.

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History

Apr 14, 2025

House

Passed 1st Reading

Apr 14, 2025

House

Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

Apr 10, 2025

House

Filed