New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S10554 — Protects the independence of libraries and shields librarians from civil and criminal liability for certain actions

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 May 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill protects libraries' independence and shields librarians from certain legal liabilities.

This bill aims to ensure that libraries operate independently and provides legal protections for librarians regarding specific actions. It shields them from civil and criminal liability in designated circumstances.

Summary

Protects the independence of libraries; shields librarians from civil and criminal liability for certain actions.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. PRINT NUMBER 10554A

  2. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO LIBRARIES

  3. REFERRED TO LIBRARIES

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

civil-rights education
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Frequently asked questions

What does S10554 do?
Protects the independence of libraries; shields librarians from civil and criminal liability for certain actions.
Who sponsors S10554?
S10554 is sponsored by Rachel May.
What is the current status of S10554?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track S10554?
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