Support the Freedom to Read Act

Contact the Maryland House of Delegates Ways and Means Committee today to urge them to support the Freedom to Read Act (HB0785).

What Does the Freedom to Read Act do?

Establishes principles for curating a responsible library collection
Protects community collections from deliberate theft
Protects libraries and library staff from being penalized for doing their work within the policies and procedures outlined by their organization
Affirms constitutional librarianship
Protects libraries as they continue to defend against unconstitutional censorship
Codifies Maryland’s values of access for all people