Prohibits Tennessee public libraries from banning books based on viewpoint and outlines procedures for challenges.

The Tennessee Freedom to Read Act prohibits public libraries from banning, removing, or restricting access to books or materials based solely on their viewpoint or the messages, ideas, or opinions they convey. Exceptions are allowed for practical reasons, pedagogical concerns, or compliance with state or federal law. Governing bodies must adopt policies for selecting, challenging, and reconsidering library materials, with procedures administered by qualified librarians. Upon completing a challenge process, governing bodies must report details to the Tennessee state library coordinator.

Prohibits Tennessee public libraries from banning books based on viewpoint and outlines procedures for challenges.

The Tennessee Freedom to Read Act prohibits public libraries from banning, removing, or restricting access to books or materials based solely on their viewpoint or the messages, ideas, or opinions they convey. Exceptions are allowed for practical reasons, pedagogical concerns, or compliance with state or federal law. Governing bodies must adopt policies for selecting, challenging, and reconsidering library materials, with procedures administered by qualified librarians. Upon completing a challenge process, governing bodies must report details to the Tennessee state library coordinator.