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SB0701Introduced in the Senate

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 10 and Title 49, relative to libraries.

IntroducedSenate Education

Introduced by Sara Kyle, District 30

What does this bill do?

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Official description

As introduced, prohibits libraries from banning, removing, or otherwise restricting access to a book or other material based solely on its viewpoint or the messages, ideas, or opinions it conveys, except as otherwise authorized. - Amends TCA Title 10 and Title 49.

Where it stands

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee

March 19, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

  3. Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee

  4. Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/19/2025

  5. Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee

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