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Freedom to Read Rhode Island has PASSED!
Category: Arts
Duration: 00:00:00
Publish Date: 2025-07-03 15:09:55
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The Freedom to Read legislation has passed in the state of Rhode Island! Back in March I had the pleasure of speaking at a press conference in support of passing the bill, you can read that blog post here.

Information on the bill from The Author’s Guild:

The Freedom to Read Act establishes vital safeguards that will: 

  • Protect authors’ rights: Authors, publishers, and booksellers now have the right to sue government entities that engage in censorship, with potential damages of up to $5,000 per censored work .

  • Shield library professionals: Librarians and educators receive immunity from civil and criminal liability for good-faith actions performed in their professional duties.

  • Establish clear standards: The law prohibits censoring materials based solely on the origin, background, or views of the author, consistent with longstanding Supreme Court precedent.

  • Ensure due process: Professional standards and clear procedures replace vague and arbitrary removal decisions.

Cited from https://authorsguild.org/news/ag-celebrates-rhode-island-freedom-to-read-act/
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