NY S 9953
in committeeExpands the exemption provided to professional journalists and newscasters from contempt to include employment or association with a web log
New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · upper
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.
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- Status date
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- Latest action
- 2026-04-17 — REFERRED TO CODES
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Erik Bottcherprimary
Committees
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Action timeline
2026-04-17
REFERRED TO CODES
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Versions
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