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 the importance of these services in enriching and informing the public through reading and learning.

Additionally, the bill prohibits free public libraries from offering any services that do not relate to their established purpose or core functions. This amendment to Section 22-1-302 of the Montana Code Annotated seeks to ensure that libraries focus on their primary mission of serving the community's informational and educational needs, thereby enhancing their effectiveness and relevance in the digital age.

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