The proposed bill, known as 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 to include criteria for selecting materials, withdrawing them, and 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 these requests will be reviewed.

Additionally, the bill prohibits requests for reconsideration based on the author's personal characteristics or the content's subject matter unless the material has been deemed obscene by a court. The Attorney General is granted the authority to initiate civil actions to ensure compliance with the act, including seeking injunctions against unlawful material removal. The act will only take effect if House Bill No. 4251 is also enacted into law.