Relating to access to emergencies; declaring an emergency.
Summary
Requires, on or after October 1, 2021, officials of public bodies to grant news media representatives access to scenes of emergencies or emergency police activity that are otherwise closed to public. Provides exceptions when access may be denied. Directs Department of State Police to develop guidelines for press credentialing, when circumstances warrant denial of access, when news media representatives may be required to use personal protective equipment and for conducting safety briefings. Requires department to consult with local law enforcement and fire department personnel, representatives of local governing bodies and representatives of news media organizations in developing guidelines. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 11, 2021
Last action Jun 27, 2021
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jun 27, 2021
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Jan 20, 2021
Committee
Referred to Rules.
lower
Jan 11, 2021
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
2 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Julie Fahey
DDemocratic
P
KP
Karin Power
DDemocratic
Co
MW
Marty Wilde
DDemocratic
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