House legislators narrowly pass library obscenity bill

Are Utah’s student academic databases — meant to help kids research — the next censorship target for GOP lawmakers?

During the 2025 legislative session, Utah Rep. Nicholeen Peck tried to pass a bill that would have tightened regulations on student research databases in public schools. The bill failed, but anti-censorship organizations warn it's just the beginning.

Librarians oppose North Dakota bill targeting content access, urge governor to veto

WEST FARGO — As Senate Bill 2307 heads to North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong's desk, local librarians are urging him not to sign it into law, citing constitutional concerns and fears it could lead to legal challenges and censorship. The bill narrowly passed the North Dakota House on Monday, April 14, and would require schools and public libraries to keep what it calls “offensively sexual” materials inaccessible to children. It would also allow an…

Democrats erupt over ‘book ban’ that would bar sexual material from school libraries

On April 15, Democrats in a North Carolina House committee vigorously objected to a measure that would ban sexually-explicit materials from public school libraries. House Bill 636, entitled “Promoting Wholesome Content for Students,” would direct local public school units to adopt policies for reviewing library media to ensure it is age-appropriate, has literary value, and complies with laws like the Children’s Internet Protection Act. The bill …

Bill restricting books with sexual content in ND libraries passes the legislature

BISMARCK, N.D. – A bill further restricting books containing sexually explicit materials in North Dakota is sent to Governor Kelly Armstrong. The House passed the legislation despite a do not pass recommendation from the Appropriations Committee. It requires any sexual content in libraries be put in areas that aren’t easily accessible to minors. Opponents say the bill is a form of censorship. Republican State Senator Keith Boehm of Mandan, who i…

Parents Back Plan To Restrict Kids’ Access to Sexual Content in Public Libraries

Protecting children from harmful sexually explicit material is a legislative priority of the Texas GOP. The post Parents Back Plan To Restrict Kids’ Access to Sexual Content in Public Libraries appeared first on Texas Scorecard.

NC bill banning books with sex descriptions from school libraries set for hearing Tuesday

House Bill 636 would create committees and processes to review existing and future library books down to the school level and require reviews of all materials at book fairs -- a major funder of school library collections. It would also allow people to sue schools for damages and other remedies for alleged violations.