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State of Rhode Island, Office of Library & Information Services , An agency of the Department of Administration

Legislative Updates

2025

H 5726:

The Freedom to Read Act: Promotes free expression and access of information by prohibiting the censorship of library materials.

Read the full text for H 5726 at the Rhode Island General Assembly website.
Sponsor(s):
  • Representative David Morales
  • Representative Jennifer A. Stewart
  • Representative Christopher G. Paplauskas
  • Representative Jennifer Smith Boylan
  • Representative Lauren H. Carson
  • Representative Megan L. Cotter
  • Representative Edith H. Ajello
  • Representative June Speakman
  • Representative Arthur Handy
  • Representative Rebecca M. Kislak
Actions:
  • 02-26-2025

    Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections

Companion Bill: S 0238