Senate Bill No. [insert number] aims to revise the laws governing free public libraries in Montana by clearly defining their purpose and core functions. The bill mandates that services provided by free public libraries must align with these core functions, which include access to information, educational support, technology access, literacy promotion, meeting spaces, reading areas, and the facilitation of information sharing. The bill emphasizes that libraries should focus on enriching and informing the public through reading and related activities.

Additionally, the bill prohibits free public libraries from offering services that do not relate to their established purpose or core functions. This legislative change seeks to ensure that public libraries remain dedicated to their primary mission of serving the community's informational and educational needs, thereby enhancing the overall effectiveness and relevance of library services in Montana.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 22-1-302
SB0451_1(1): 22-1-302
SB0451_1(2): 22-1-302
SB0451_1(3): 22-1-302
SB0451_1: 22-1-302