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NY S03846
Bill
Status
1/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "professional journalist" to include those who gather, prepare, or disseminate news for a "web log" in addition to traditional media outlets like newspapers, magazines, and wire services
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Defines "web log" as a website or webpage containing an online journal with news, comments, and hyperlinks provided by the professional journalist or newscaster
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Extends existing shield law protections to journalists employed by or associated with web logs, preventing them from being held in contempt for refusing to disclose confidential sources
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Maintains absolute protection for confidential news sources, prohibiting courts, legislatures, grand juries, or other bodies with contempt powers from compelling disclosure of source identities
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
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.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES
1/30/2025