Republican veto of book ban bill

New Hampshire’s Republican Governor vetoed HB 324 (2025 | NH) that sought to provide a new means to enforce school book bans and created new causes of action. She said “Current State law appears to provide a mechanism for parents through their local school district to exercise their rights to ensure their children are not exposed to inappropriate materials. Therefore, I do not believe the State of New Hampshire needs to, nor should it, engage in the role of addressing questions of literary value and appropriateness, particularly where the system created by House Bill 324 calls for monetary penalties based on subjective standards.”

Every Library | EveryLibrary Applauds New Hampshire Governor’s Veto of HB324 and Urges the Legislature to Reject SB33