Proposed change to law would expose librarians to jail risk for loaning ‘harmful’ materials to minors

Georgia bill could expose librarians to criminal charges for 'harmful' books

A Georgia bill could remove librarians' exemption from prosecution for loaning books deemed 'harmful' to minors, sparking debate over censorship and child protection.

Proposed change to law would expose librarians to jail risk for loaning ‘harmful’ materials to minors

ATLANTA — Legislation that seeks to expose librarians to criminal prosecution for loaning the wrong books to children has resurfaced at the Georgia Legislature. Senate Bill 74 passed the Senate last year, the first half of the biennial legislative session,…