This bill amends existing law to grant parents and legal guardians access to their minor child's library records. Specifically, it adds a new paragraph to RSA 201-D:11, which states that all library records related to a minor's current borrowing of printed materials and audio-visual materials, such as DVDs and CDs, shall be available to either parent or legal guardian upon request. This access is contingent upon the requester being the parent or legal guardian whose address matches that on the library account or who is listed on the account.

The bill does not delete any existing legal language but introduces this new provision to enhance parental oversight of their children's library activities. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, following its approval on August 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 201-D:11
As Amended by the Senate: 201-D:11
Version adopted by both bodies: 201-D:11
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 201-D:11