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Expands the exemption provided to professional journalists and newscasters from contempt to include employment or association with a web log

This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.

NY A 1008 · A · 2019-2020

Stage
Session ended
Sponsor
1
Latest action
Jan 8, 2020

What it does

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.

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Where it stands

This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Jan 8, 2020

  3. Floor (Needs attention)

    The session ended first

  4. Law (Not started)

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Who is involved

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  • ROSENTHAL LLead sponsor

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