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

SB 701: 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 19, 2025: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 701 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate 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: Sara Kyle (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2025): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Sara Kyle (Democratic).