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AZ HB2008
Bill
Status
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Nickolas Kupper
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AI Summary
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Prohibits Arizona public school libraries from using public funds to pay dues or fees to professional library associations that promote, support, and advocate for libraries, librarians, and information services
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Applies to school libraries, individual school sites served by those libraries, and school governing bodies
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Exempts county free library districts, municipal libraries, and other entities that contract with public schools for library services from this prohibition
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Allows contracted library service providers to maintain their own memberships in professional library associations while still serving public schools
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Designates the legislation as the "Library Freedom Act"
Legislative Description
School libraries; professional associations; prohibitions
Education - Title 15
Last Action
Senate minority caucus: Do pass
3/10/2026