A concurrent resolution calling on the media to engage in responsible and voluntary journalistic practices to deny mass public murderers the attention they desire and minimize any possible "media contagion effect" of irresponsible and sensationalistic reporting practices.

This concurrent resolution (SCONRES 15) calls on media organizations to voluntarily change their reporting practices following mass public murders. It urges media to minimize coverage of perpetrators' names, photos, and motives - prioritizing victim stories, first responders, and avoiding sensational headlines - based on research suggesting such coverage may contribute to copycat incidents. The resolution specifically requests media avoid naming suspects unless actively at large, omit flattering social media images of perpetrators, and cover incidents with the same sensitivity as suicide. It cites studies (like those from the American Psychological Association and American Journal of Public Health) linking sensational reporting to potential "media contagion effects" but does not create binding legal requirements. The resolution is a non-binding request, not a law, targeting media behavior rather than government action.