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Public libraries: library cards.

It became law on Sep 28, 2026.

CA SB 965 · Senate Bill · 2025–2026

Stage
Became law
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Senate
Sponsors
3
Latest action
Sep 28, 2026

What it does

Existing law declares that it is in the interest of the people and of the state to ensure that all people have free and convenient access to all library resources and services that might enrich their lives regardless of where they live or of the tax base of their local government.

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Done)

  3. Floor (Done)

  4. Law (Done)

    Sep 28, 2026

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Who is involved

Sponsors

The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.

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Where it goes next

Once a bill is decided, the questions are about what is done with it in California.

Work with this bill

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