HB2434

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 6, relative to library collections.

Failed·3/17/26
Draft Text

Tennessee HB2434 amends library collection regulations to prevent removal of materials under evaluation.

Tennessee HB2434 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 6, concerning library collections. It modifies the process for removing materials by requiring that materials under evaluation by local boards or the state commission cannot be removed until a determination is made. This change aims to ensure that materials being reviewed are not removed prematurely, affecting library collections and educational materials. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.

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Roll Call Votes

HOUSE K-12 SUBCOMMITTEE: Failed in s/c K-12 Subcommittee of Education Committee

3 Yea

RDD

4 Nay

RRRR

1 Not Voting

R

History

Mar 17

House

Failed in s/c K-12 Subcommittee of Education Committee

Mar 11

House

Placed on s/c cal K-12 Subcommittee for 3/17/2026

Mar 10

House

Action Def. in s/c K-12 Subcommittee to 3/17/2026