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NJ S2684

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Britnee Timberlake

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits governing bodies of free public libraries, joint free public libraries, free county libraries, and regional libraries in New Jersey from banning or restricting access to books or other resources in their collections

  • Allows exceptions only when required by federal law

  • Does not require libraries to purchase or acquire any specific books or resources for their collections

  • Applies to library directors, chief administrative officers, library commissions, boards of trustees, and boards of county commissioners

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Prohibits banning and restricting access to books in public libraries.

Education

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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