Idaho Republican lawmaker proposes reworking library book restriction law

By: Kyle Pfannenstiel

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: February 28, 2026

Words: 551

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

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A Republican Idaho lawmaker on Friday proposed bills that would make significant changes to a law he pushed for two years ago that forced Idaho public and school libraries to move materials deemed harmful to children, or face lawsuits.

The Idaho House State Affairs Committee introduced two bills by Rep. Jaron Crane that would rewrite parts of House Bill 710, which the Legislature passed and Gov. Brad Little approved in 2024.

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