New YorkEnacts the "open shelves act"
What it does
Ensures that library staff of free association, public, and hospital libraries, and with certain advice, Indian libraries, are able to develop collections, services, and programming that reflect the values and protections established under the human rights law and the equal rights amendment to the state constitution.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jan 7REFERRED TO LIBRARIES AND EDUCATION TECHNOLOGYLatest
- 2025
- Jun 9PRINT NUMBER 3119BMajor
- Jun 9AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO LIBRARIES AND EDUCATION TECHNOLOGYMajor
- May 23PRINT NUMBER 3119AMajor
- May 23AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO LIBRARIES AND EDUCATION TECHNOLOGYMajor
- Jan 23REFERRED TO LIBRARIES AND EDUCATION TECHNOLOGYIntroduced