TN SB 701
died on adjournmentLibraries - 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.
Tennessee · 114S1 · upper
Quick answers
Did TN SB 701 pass?
No. TN SB 701 died when the 114S1 session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2025-03-19): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee
What is TN SB 701 about?
TN SB 701 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “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.”.
Who sponsors TN SB 701?
Kyle is the primary sponsor of TN SB 701.
- Introduced
- 2025-02-10
- Latest action
- 2025-03-19 — Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- Kyleprimary
Committees
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Action timeline
2025-02-03
Filed for introduction
filing
2025-02-10
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
introduction
2025-02-12
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
referral-committee
2025-03-12
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/19/2025
2025-03-19
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee
referral-committee
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Votes
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Related bills
- Companion bill: HB 715
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