This bill amends existing law to grant parents or legal guardians the right to access their minor child's library records. Specifically, it introduces a new paragraph (II-a) 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, must be made available to the parent or legal guardian upon request. The request can only be fulfilled if the address of the parent or guardian matches the address on the minor's library account.

The bill does not include any deletions from current law but adds this new provision to enhance parental oversight of their children's library activities. The effective date of the act is set for 60 days after its passage, allowing time for libraries to adjust their policies and procedures accordingly.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 201-D:11