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HI HB622

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

4/9/2013

Primary Sponsor

Gregg Takayama

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the news media privilege law (Act 210, Session Laws of Hawaii 2008) that protects journalists from compelled disclosure of sources and unpublished information in legislative, executive, judicial, or other proceedings for an additional two years.

  • Changes the repeal date of Act 210 from June 30, 2013 to June 30, 2015.

  • Takes effect on June 29, 2013.

  • Does not affect rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that began before the effective date.

Legislative Description

Evidence; News Media Privilege; Shield Law

Last Action

Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 41).

2/19/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Labor2/28/2013
Judiciary1/22/2013

Full Bill Text

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