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H1595Introduced in the House

To protect the confidentiality of journalistic news sources and information

Introduced

Introduced by Nicholas Boldyga, District 03-HAM

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Relative to confidentiality of journalistic news sources and information during legal proceedings. The Judiciary.

Where it stands

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

March 26, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Referred to the Joint Committee on The Judiciary

  2. Senate concurred

  3. Hearing scheduled for 09/23/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

  4. Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

  5. Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

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