New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 5995: Prohibits libraries and library systems from banning books or other materials based on partisan or doctrinal disapproval

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

Plain-language summary

A 5995 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits libraries and library systems from banning books or other materials based on partisan or doctrinal disapproval. Primary sponsor: Deborah Glick (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO LIBRARIES AND EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Deborah Glick (Democratic). 5 co-sponsors.