New Michigan Bill Would Hand Library Power to Directors, Sidelines Parental Rights and Local Boards

Proposed Legislation Sparks Concerns Over Community Control and Age-Appropriate Content in Michigan Libraries

Lansing, MI – In a move that has raised alarm among parents and community leaders, Michigan House Democrats have introduced a bill that could significantly shift decision-making power within district libraries. The "District Library Freedom to Read Act," House Bill 6035, proposes new guidelines that many believe will strip local library boards—and by ex…