Expands the exemption provided to professional journalists and newscasters from contempt to include employment or association with a web log
Summary
Expands the exemption provided to professional journalists and newscasters from contempt to include employment or association with a web log; defines web log as a website or webpage that contains an online journal containing news, comments and offers hyperlinks provided by the writer.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Total actions
2
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0
Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Assembly · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
Jan 15, 2025
Assembly · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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