Library bill clears House after tense debate
A bill requiring Idaho public and school libraries to move materials deemed harmful to children, or face lawsuits, passed the Idaho House on Wednesday.
House Bill 710 follows years of attempts by the Idaho Legislature to regulate materials deemed harmful to children in Idaho libraries. Idaho Republican House lawmakers clashed over whether there’s an issue with libraries distributing “harmful materials” to minors in a tense floor debate.
That followed opposition against the bill when it was introduced Monday, including from Idaho librarians. Some called the bill unneeded, saying local relocation policies handle community complaints, while others worried it would strain libraries.
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