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NJ S2684
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Britnee Timberlake
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AI Summary
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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
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Allows exceptions only when required by federal law
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Does not require libraries to purchase or acquire any specific books or resources for their collections
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Applies to library directors, chief administrative officers, library commissions, boards of trustees, and boards of county commissioners
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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