The proposed bill, titled the "Public Library Freedom to Read Act," establishes standards and processes for the selection and withdrawal of materials in public library collections in Michigan. It defines key terms such as "contracted service area," "legal service area," "material," and "request for reconsideration." The bill mandates that public libraries adopt or amend their policies within 90 days of the act's effective date to include standards for material selection and withdrawal, as well as a process for handling requests for reconsideration. It specifies that requests for reconsideration can only be made for materials owned or controlled by the library and outlines the conditions under which such requests will be reviewed.

Additionally, the bill prohibits requests for reconsideration based on the author's personal characteristics or the content's viewpoint unless the material has been deemed obscene or unprotected by law. The Attorney General is granted the authority to initiate civil actions to ensure compliance with the act, including seeking injunctions against unlawful material removal and compelling libraries to adopt compliant policies. The act will not take effect unless another related bill is also enacted into law.