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
Cosponsors/Original Petitioners
| Name | District/Address |
|---|---|
| Julian Cyr This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | Cape and Islands |
| James K. Hawkins This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | 2nd Bristol |
| Natalie M. Higgins This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | 4th Worcester |
| Lindsay N. Sabadosa This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | 1st Hampshire |
| John Francis Moran This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | 9th Suffolk |
| Francisco E. Paulino This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | 16th Essex |
| Rebecca L. Rausch This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | Norfolk, Worcester and Middlesex |
| Patricia A. Haddad This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | 5th Bristol |
| Joanne M. Comerford This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Robyn K. Kennedy This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | First Worcester |
| Margaret R. Scarsdale This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | 1st Middlesex |
| Sal N. DiDomenico This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | Middlesex and Suffolk |
| Jennifer Balinsky Armini This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | 8th Essex |
| Jason M. Lewis This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | Fifth Middlesex |
| Mike Connolly This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | 26th Middlesex |
| Brendan P. Crighton This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | Third Essex |
| Michelle L. Ciccolo This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | 15th Middlesex |
| Michael J. Barrett This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | Third Middlesex |
| Patricia D. Jehlen This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | Second Middlesex |
| Vanna Howard This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | 17th Middlesex |
| James C. Arena-DeRosa This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | 8th Middlesex |
| Christine P. Barber This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | 34th Middlesex |
| David Paul Linsky This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | 5th Middlesex |
| Steven Owens This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | 29th Middlesex |
| Michael O. Moore This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | Second Worcester |
| Samantha Montaño This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | 15th Suffolk |
| Pavel Payano This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | First Essex |
| Carol A. Doherty This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | 3rd Bristol |
| Adam Scanlon This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | 14th Bristol |
| Carmine Lawrence Gentile This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | 13th Middlesex |
| Natalie M. Blais This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | 1st Franklin |
| Jacob R. Oliveira This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester |
| John Barrett, III This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | 1st Berkshire |
| Tram T. Nguyen This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | 18th Essex |
| Estela A. Reyes This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | 4th Essex |
| Tommy Vitolo This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | 15th Norfolk |
| Adrian C. Madaro This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | 1st Suffolk |
| Nick Collins This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | First Suffolk |
| Paul R. Feeney This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | Bristol and Norfolk |
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