HB2449

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 10, relative to reconsideration of library materials.

Introduced·2/3/26
Draft Text

Tennessee HB2449 mandates public libraries to adopt a materials reconsideration policy for residents to request changes to library items.

Tennessee HB2449 requires each public library to establish a materials reconsideration policy. This policy allows any legal resident of the county where the library is located to request the withdrawal, relocation, or reclassification of an item in the library's collection. The policy must include a reconsideration application form, require the applicant to present identification, and limit the number of reconsideration requests an individual or group can file within a rolling twelve-month period.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

HOUSE DEPARTMENTS & AGENCIES SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to State & Local Government Committee

7 Yea

RRRDRRR

0 Nay

History

Apr 8

House

Taken off notice for cal. in State & Local Government Committee

Apr 1

House

Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 4/8/2026

Apr 1

House

Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 4/8/2026