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MO SB1136

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mike Henderson

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Public and school libraries must establish and publicly post policies for community members to request reconsideration of library materials, with possible outcomes including removal, relocation, or restricted access

  • Individuals requesting reconsideration must sign an affidavit confirming they have read or consumed the entire challenged material and permanently reside in the library's taxing district or school district

  • Libraries must develop an appeals process with final decisions made by local elected officials, and digital materials can be removed or restricted at the title, issue, or article level

  • Digital library resources are prohibited from tracking or monitoring individual users' access to materials, including minors, for any purpose including personalization

  • Library employees, contractors, and volunteers are protected from termination, demotion, discipline, or retaliation for refusing to remove materials before completion of the formal review process

Legislative Description

Establishes provisions relating to the reconsideration of materials in a public library or public school library

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S Education Committee

1/15/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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