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SB 45·NM·senate

ACADEMIC LIBRARY MANAGEMENT POLICIES

IntroducedFiled Jan 21, 2026
Sponsor: Pope, Harold J., Jr.
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action postponed indefinitely

Mar 24, 2026

Summary

The bill orders the boards of regents or governing boards of public post‑secondary schools to write policies that forbid discrimination against library resources based on many protected characteristics and to establish a consistent process for removing, restricting, or discontinuing items. It also shields library staff from retaliation if they refuse to act before a final decision is made. The goal is to protect academic freedom and ensure fair handling of library collections.

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