Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 715: Libraries - As introduced, prohibits libraries from banning, removing, or otherwise restricting access to a book or other material based solely on its viewpoint or the messages, ideas, or opinions it conveys, except as otherwise authorized. - Amends TCA Title 10 and Title 49.

In committee Last action March 18, 2025: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 715 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Libraries - As introduced, prohibits libraries from banning, removing, or otherwise restricting access to a book or other material based solely on its viewpoint or the messages, ideas, or opinions it conveys, except as otherwise authorized. - Amends TCA Title 10 and Title 49. Primary sponsor: Justin Jones (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2025): Taken off notice for cal in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Justin Jones (Democratic).