Senate Bill No. introduced by D. Emrich and J. Trebas aims to revise the laws governing free public libraries in Montana. The bill emphasizes that services provided by these libraries must align with their core functions and purpose, which is to enrich and inform the public through reading. The core functions outlined in the bill include access to information, educational support, technology access, literacy promotion, meeting spaces, reading areas, and the facilitation of information sharing.

Additionally, the bill explicitly prohibits free public libraries from offering 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.

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