Freedom to Read Act proposed to combat book bans in Rhode Island

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Rhode Island Senators David Morales and Mark McKenney will be joined by several organizations to rally support for the Freedom to Read Act.

That package of bills would exempt libraries from book banning efforts, and “Affirm the free speech rights of authors, publishers and readers in Rhode Island.”

The event is set for 3 p.m. Thursday at the library in the state house.