News source shield law.
HB 91 creates a legal shield protecting Wyoming journalists from being forced to disclose news sources or information gathered in their professional work. It applies to all media (newspapers, TV, online outlets) covering public-interest topics like local events or community welfare. The law blocks courts from punishing journalists for refusing disclosure - no fines, jail, or contempt citations - except when there’s an imminent risk of death/harm or in specific defamation cases where the information is needed for the claim. Journalists can assert this protection without proving its validity upfront, but they must still meet the law’s criteria for coverage.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 18, 2023
Last action Feb 7, 2023
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Total actions
6
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Committee
2
Feb 7, 2023
Committee
H COW:H Did not consider for COW
lower
Jan 26, 2023
Lower · Passed
H09 - Minerals:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 8-1-0-0-0
lower
Jan 18, 2023
Introduced
H Introduced and Referred to H09 - Minerals
lower
0 primary · 8 co-sponsors
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