An Act to ensure access to library resources and services
Senate, June 27, 2024 -- The committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development, to whom were referred ; the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2447) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Aaron L. Saunders, Jessica Ann Giannino, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect against attempts to ban, remove, or restrict library access to materials; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2528) of Julian Cyr, Natalie M. Higgins, John Francis Moran, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to free expression;(accompanied by bill, House, No. 4005) of James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to encourage the improvement of free libraries and library systems; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4229) of John Francis Moran and others relative to the right of students to freedom of expression in public schools; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4235) of Aaron L. Saunders and others for legislation to further regulate access to certain library materials; report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2839).
Bill Information
Bill Information
- Sponsor:
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development
- Status:
- Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
Bill History
| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 7/2/2024 | Senate | Reported from the committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development |
| 7/2/2024 | Senate | New draft of S2447, S2528, H4005, H4229 and H4235 |
| 7/3/2024 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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