South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

H 4059: Freedom to Read Protections and Respect for School Librarian Autonomy

In committee Last action February 19, 2025: Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

Plain-language summary

H 4059 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on February 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Freedom to Read Protections and Respect for School Librarian Autonomy. Primary sponsor: Heather Bauer (Democratic), Lonnie Hosey (Democratic), Kambrell Garvin (Democratic), Gilda Cobb-Hunter (Democratic), Beth Bernstein (Democratic), Leon Stavrinakis (Democratic), Chandra Dillard (Democratic), Spencer Wetmore (Democratic), John King (Democratic), Tiffany Spann-Wilder (Democratic), Wendell Jones (Democratic), Michael Rivers (Democratic), Wendell Gilliard (Democratic), Carl Anderson (Democratic), Roger Kirby (Democratic), Jason Luck (Democratic), Seth Rose (Democratic), Todd Rutherford (Democratic), Terry Alexander (Democratic), Hamilton Grant (Democratic), Robert Reese (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2025): Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Heather Bauer (Democratic); Lonnie Hosey (Democratic); Kambrell Garvin (Democratic); Gilda Cobb-Hunter (Democratic); and 17 more.