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SB1459

Emergency services and disaster law; prohibition on media paywalls during states of emergency.

Status:
Killed

Chief Patron:
Russet Perry (D)

Session:
2025 Regular Session

Summary

As Introduced. Emergency services and disaster law; prohibition on media paywalls during states of emergency.

Provides that in any case in which the Governor declares a state of emergency, no digital media outlet operating in the Commonwealth shall operate behind a paywall or collect personal information from users who seek access to digital media regarding the subject matter of any declared state of emergency while such state of emergency is in effect. (Less)
  • Bill History

  • 01/17/2025 - Senate: Presented and ordered printed 25104223D
  • 01/17/2025 - Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
  • 01/29/2025 - Senate: Stricken at request of Patron in General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N)