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S1143Introduced in the Senate

Relative to privileged communications in defamation actions

Introduced

Introduced by Robyn Kennedy, District 01-WOR

What does this bill do?

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Official description

For legislation relative to privileged communications in defamation actions. The Judiciary.

Where it stands

Accompanied a new draft, see S3193

July 22, 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. House concurred

  3. Hearing scheduled for 11/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

  4. Hearing rescheduled to 11/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  5. Hearing rescheduled to 11/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  6. Reporting date extended to Monday March 2, 2026

  7. Reporting date extended to Thursday April 2, 2026

  8. Reporting date extended to Tuesday June 30, 2026

  9. Reporting date extended to Friday July 31, 2026

  10. Accompanied a new draft, see S3193

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