New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 4859: Prohibits the banning of books or other materials by libraries or library systems

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO LIBRARIES AND EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY

Plain-language summary

A 4859 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits the banning of books or other materials by libraries or library systems. Primary sponsor: Brian Cunningham (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO LIBRARIES AND EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Brian Cunningham (Democratic).