NV AB445

School library staff members receive immunity from criminal and civil liability for good faith acts related to providing access to or assisting pupils in accessing library materials

Public library staff, including librarians, receive the same immunity protections for good faith acts assisting library patrons with accessing materials

"Library materials" is broadly defined to include books, periodicals, pamphlets, journals, newspapers, audio and audiovisual materials, instructional materials, maps, databases, government documents, records, and photographs

"School library staff member" encompasses school library media specialists, school librarians, licensed or unlicensed employees assigned to library duties, and anyone assisting with librarian functions

Effective date: July 1, 2025