Idaho's HB 710 requires parental consent for minors to access adult library sections.

Idaho's new House Bill 710, which allows parents to sue libraries for "harmful" materials, has led to libraries requiring under-18s to have unrestricted library cards or have parents sign affidavits to access adult sections. This has raised concerns about marginalized groups and smaller communities being affected by the law, with some community libraries closing due to the costs and legal issues involved. Idaho mother Carly Anderson shared her experience on TikTok, sparking a viral response.

August 02, 2024
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