House passes another library book removal bill; Senate dawdling

By: Jay Waagmeester

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: February 11, 2026

Words: 598

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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The Florida House passed for a second year in a row a bill to define how school library materials may be “harmful to minors.”

The bill, HB 1119, would build on a 2023 law that led to the removal of library books from schools based on objections from the public. The Senate, however, has not moved its version.

The 2023 law allows community members to object to school library materials considered “pornographic” or that …

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