Lawmakers take another try at identifying what is ‘harmful to minors’

By: Jay Waagmeester

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: January 27, 2026

Words: 832

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 6 days ago

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A Florida House committee sent to the House floor a bill that would define how school library materials may be “harmful to minors,” building on a controversial 2023 law that led to removal of library books from schools based on objections from the public.

The House Education & Employment Committee approved HB 1119, its second and final committee, despite concerns from the public, some lawmakers, and advocacy groups that the bill may be …

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