2020
Regular Session
"Stop Guilt By Accusation Act"; require media outlets to publish outcome following accusation.
AN ACT ENTITLED THE "STOP GUILT BY ACCUSATION ACT" RELATING TO DEFAMATION BY MEDIA OUTLETS AND SELECTIVE REPORTING BY MEDIA OUTLETS; TO REQUIRE MEDIA OUTLETS TO REPORT ON THE OUTCOME OF A CASE AND CONTROVERSY AFTER REPORTING ON THE INITIAL FILING WHERE THE PETITIONER RECEIVED LESS RELIEF THAN ORIGINALLY SOUGHT OR WHERE THE ACCUSED SENDS A NOTICE TO THE MEDIA OUTLET AFTER THE VERDICT DEMANDING THAT THE FINAL DISPOSITION BE REPORTED; TO AUTHORIZE A CAUSE OF ACTION BY THE ACCUSED PARTY IF THE MEDIA OUTLET FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE NOTICE DEMAND AND TO PRESCRIBE DAMAGES; TO PROVIDE EXEMPTIONS FROM LIABILITY; TO DECLARE INTENT OF THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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2860
Senate Bill 2860
SB 2860
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Dead
General Bill/Constitutional Amendment
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Majority
July 1, 2020
Judiciary, Division A
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02/17 (S) Referred To Judiciary, Division A
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02/25 (S) Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub
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03/12 (S) Died On Calendar
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