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ID H0158
Bill
Status
Passed
3/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee
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AI Summary
- Persons engaged in journalistic activities cannot be compelled to disclose information sources in any legal proceeding, trial, or before any jury
- Protection covers sources for information published in newspapers, print publications, digital news outlets, radio, or television broadcasting stations
- Journalists cannot be compelled to disclose unpublished information, notes, or communications obtained during newsgathering activities
- Exceptions exist for cases involving national security or imminent physical harm, as required by law
- Adds new Section 9-714 to Idaho Code with an effective date of July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding media source confidentiality.
PRODUCTION OF EVIDENCE
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on March 27, 2025 Session Law Chapter 184 Effective: 07/01/2025
3/27/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary and Rules2/26/2025
Judiciary, Rules and Administration2/7/2025
Full Bill Text
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