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H1738Introduced in the House

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Introduced

Introduced by Richard Haggerty, District 30-MID

What does this bill do?

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Relative to government entities compelling certain service providers to provide testimony or documents on behalf of a covered journalists. The Judiciary.

Where it stands

Accompanied a new draft, see H4638

October 23, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Referred to the Joint Committee on The Judiciary

  2. Senate concurred

  3. Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

  4. Hearing rescheduled to 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  5. Hearing rescheduled to 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  6. Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-2

  7. Accompanied a new draft, see H4638

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