Alabama House, Librarians
Bill to expand criminal obscenity laws to public libraries, public schools passes House
The Alabama House of Representatives passed House Bill 385 to expand obscenity laws to public libraries and K-12 public schools. The bill is sponsored by Representative Arnold Mooney, R-Pelham.
Alabama lawmakers advance bill that could lead to prosecution of librarians
The Alabama House of Representatives has voted 72-28 for a bill that could see librarians prosecuted for providing 'harmful materials to minors;' the legislation now moves to the Alabama Senate.
Bill that could lead to prosecution of librarians advances in Alabama House
It removes existing exemptions for public libraries in the state’s obscenity law and is part of a larger nationwide effort to ban books.
Alabama House approves bill criminalizing librarians for ‘obscene’ material
Garrett incorrectly claimed that the American Library Association’s Bill of Rights says that children have the right to access any book in the library. The national organization says that people of all ages should be able to use the library, but allows for age-restricted access to certain content.
Alabama House approves bill banning 'sexual content' in public libraries
Under the bill, anyone would be able to claim that content in a public library is not suited for minors and attempt to have it removed.
Obscene materials bill passes Alabama House, heads to Senate for debate
The Alabama House of Representatives passed HB 385, also known as the Supplying Minors Bill, which makes it a crime to distribute obscene content to children in schools or public libraries.
Bill roping libraries under obscenity laws passes Alabama House, heads to Senate
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