New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S9559 — Prohibits libraries and library systems from banning books or other materials based on partisan or doctrinal disapproval

Last action — In Senate Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 25, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Prohibits libraries and library systems, including school libraries and school library systems from banning books or other materials based on partisan or doctrinal disapproval.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO LIBRARIES

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

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Subjects

civil-rights education
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Frequently asked questions

What does S9559 do?
Prohibits libraries and library systems, including school libraries and school library systems from banning books or other materials based on partisan or doctrinal disapproval.
Who sponsors S9559?
S9559 is sponsored by Siela Bynoe.
What is the current status of S9559?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 25, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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