Massachusetts lawmakers push new rules that limit ability to challenge explicit library books, critics say

Massachusetts lawmakers push new rules that limit ability to challenge explicit library books, critics say

Massachusetts Democrats are leading a pushback against what they call "politically motivated book bans" with a bill that would set new rules for challenging books in school and public libraries.The bipartisan bill, titled "An Act regarding free expression," is co-sponsored by 18 Democrats and three Republicans, and aims to give stronger protections to school and public librarians and other staff who select library materials. It sets statewide gu…

Massachusetts bill would make it difficult to challenge, remove questionable books in libraries · American Wire News

Critics are calling out Massachusetts Democrats for supporting a bill they say would make it difficult to challenge questionable books in libraries. The bill has received bipartisan support, with 18 Democrats and three Republicans acting as co-sponsors, and is being sold as a protection of freedom of expression. It aims to “give stronger protections to school and public librarians and other staff who select library materials. It sets statewide g…