County Public Libraries - Minors, Children, and Teens - Prohibited Practices
Sponsor: Chair, Education, Energy, and the Environment CommitteeCommittee: Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSubject: Education - MiscellaneousStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 208 (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting a county public library from charging a fine for overdue library materials borrowed by a minor or intended for children or teens; prohibiting a county public library from charging a reserve fee for library materials reserved by a minor or intended for children or teens; prohibiting a county public library from prohibiting the borrowing of library materials by a minor or the borrowing of library materials intended for children or teens because of previous overdue library materials; etc.
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Testimony (8)
MGA witness listFAV 4FavorableUNF 2UnfavorableINFO 2Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Padilla, Irene | Maryland State Library Agency | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Padilla, Irene | Md. State Library Agency | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Chair, Education, Energy, and the Environment Comm, Chair, Education, Energy, and the Environment Comm | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Chair, Education, Energy, and the Environment Comm, Chair, Education, Energy, and the Environment Comm | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Sirkel, Robin | Individual | Position only |
| INFO | Buckler, Lauren | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Buckler, Lauren | Individual | Written (PDF) |