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OK HB1511

Bill

Status

Passed

4/15/2013

Primary Sponsor

Pam Peterson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 65 O.S. 2011, Section 1-105 to prohibit public libraries (including public, academic, school, and special libraries) from disclosing library records showing which documents or materials have been loaned to identifiable individuals or groups except to library administrators, authorized individuals, or by court order.

  • Adds new Section C establishing that all registration information of minors collected by publicly-funded libraries shall not be disclosed except to library administrators acting within legitimate duties, persons authorized in writing by the minor, or by court order.

  • Defines "registration information" as any information required of a minor to become eligible to borrow books, utilize library services, and access other materials.

  • Requires libraries to immediately report any suspicious requests for records of minors that may indicate criminal intent to appropriate law enforcement authorities.

  • Declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon passage and approval.

Legislative Description

Public libraries; disclosure of records; requiring certain information not be disclosed; emergency.

General Legislation

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/12/2013

4/15/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/13/2013
Public Safety2/5/2013

Full Bill Text

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