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A 8786

Corrects language relating to indigenous libraries from Indian libraries

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Robert Carroll and 1 co-sponsor

Updates statutes to replace Indian libraries with indigenous libraries, standardizing terminology across library laws and affecting libraries and Indigenous communities.

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Bill Summary · A 8786

Bill A 8786 — Summary

Overview

Bill A 8786, titled "Corrects language relating to indigenous libraries from Indian libraries," appears to seek to update statutory language to use current terminology regarding libraries serving Indigenous communities. The bill is currently in a referral stage with no publicly available text beyond the title and basic action history.

Purpose and Intent

  • The primary aim, as indicated by the title, is to correct or standardize the language in existing law relating to libraries that serve Indigenous communities.
  • The change is understood to involve terminology—likely updating references from "Indian libraries" to "indigenous libraries" or similar, in order to reflect contemporary, respectful terminology.

Key Provisions (as inferred from the title)

  • Update statutory references: Replace or modify references to "Indian libraries" with "indigenous libraries" where applicable within the relevant statutes.
  • Consistency across statutes: Ensure uniform terminology in library-related laws to avoid mixed or outdated language.
  • Cultural sensitivity: Align legal language with contemporary standards for recognizing Indigenous peoples and their cultural heritage.

Note: The bill's text and specific sections are not provided here, so the exact scope (which statutes or definitions are affected, cross-references, and any transitional provisions) cannot be detailed beyond these general inferences.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Libraries and library systems that operate under or are governed by the relevant state statutes.
  • Indigenous communities and organizations that interact with public, academic, or tribal libraries.
  • State or local agencies responsible for libraries and education technology, given the bill’s committee assignment.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: June 5, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Libraries and Education Technology committee.
  • Legislative actions: The record shows two identical entries for the referral on June 5, 2025 (likely a clerical duplication rather than two distinct actions).

Sponsorship

  • Primary Sponsor: Jordan Wright
  • Cosponsor: Robert C. Carroll

Notes and Next Steps

  • No fiscal impact or effective date is provided in the available information.
  • The bill’s progress will depend on committee hearings, potential amendments, and approvals by the full chamber(s). Readers should watch for the release of the bill’s full text and any fiscal notes or analysis attached during committee consideration.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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