In keeping with Delaware bill-drafting standards, in subsections (2) and (3), this amendment seeks to replace the term "should" with the term "may".

Plain English Breakdown

The candidate explanation includes claims that are not supported by the official source material, such as specifying how libraries will follow these rules or adding details about removing illegal materials from collections.

Amending Library Policies

This amendment changes the wording from 'should' to 'may' in certain parts of a bill about library policies and clarifies that it does not override existing state laws on illegal materials.

What This Bill Does

• Changes 'should' to 'may' in subsections (2) and (3) of the bill, which deal with what libraries can do regarding material based on who made them or what they say.
• Adds a new part stating that this amendment does not override any existing laws related to material that breaks certain state laws.

Who It Names or Affects

• Public libraries in Delaware

Terms To Know

Title 11, Chapter 5, Subchapter 7, Subpart C

A part of Delaware state law that deals with certain types of illegal material.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill does not specify how libraries will follow these new rules.
• It is unclear if this change will affect library policies in other states.

Official Summary Text

In keeping with Delaware bill-drafting standards, in subsections (2) and (3), this amendment seeks to replace the term "should" with the term "may". It also clarifies that nothing in this section is intended to override or negate any provision of state law relating to material that is in violation of Title 11, Chapter 5, Subchapter 7, Subpart C.

Current Bill Text

Legislation Document

SPONSOR:

Rep. Dukes

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 8

TO

HOUSE BILL NO. 119

AMEND House Bill No. 119 by deleting lines 27 through 30 in their entirety and inserting in lieu thereof:

“

(2) A public library may not exclude or remove material from its catalog because of the origin, background, or views of a person who created the material.

(3) A public library may not exclude or remove material from its catalog because of partisan, ideological, or religious disapproval.

”.

FURTHER AMEND House Bill No. 119 by inserting after line 30 the following:

“

(4) Nothing in this section is intended to override or negate any provision of state law relating to material that is in violation of Title 11, Chapter 5, Subchapter 7, Subpart C.

”.

FURTHER AMEND House Bill No. 119 by inserting after line 95 the following:

“

(4) Nothing in this section is intended to override or negate any provision of state law relating to material that is in violation of Title 11, Chapter 5, Subchapter 7, Subpart C.

”.

SYNOPSIS

In keeping with Delaware bill-drafting standards, in subsections (2) and (3), this amendment seeks to replace the term "should" with the term "may". It also clarifies that nothing in this section is intended to override or negate any provision of state law relating to material that is in violation of Title 11, Chapter 5, Subchapter 7, Subpart C.