HB 453 - AS INTRODUCED
2021 SESSION
21-0645
06/04
HOUSE BILL 453
AN ACT shielding journalists from mandatory disclosure of sources by subpoena.
SPONSORS: Rep. Read, Rock. 17
COMMITTEE: Judiciary
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ANALYSIS
This bill protects journalists from having to disclose their sources under subpoena.
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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
21-0645
06/04
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty One
AN ACT shielding journalists from mandatory disclosure of sources by subpoena.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
1 New Section; Journalists. Amend RSA 516 by inserting after section 35 the following new section:
516:35-a Journalists. A journalist shall not be mandated by subpoena to disclose his or her sources of information unless the person providing the information waives the privilege.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2022.
| Date | Body | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 26, 2021 | House | Hearing |
| March 2, 2021 | House | Exec Session |
| March 2, 2021 | House | Exec Session |
| House | Floor Vote |
April 7, 2021: Reconsider (Rep. Osborne): MF VV 04/07/2021 HJ 5 P. 50
April 7, 2021: Reconsider (Rep. Osborne): MF VV 04/07/2021 HJ 5 P. 50
April 7, 2021: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 04/07/2021 HJ 5 P. 38
April 7, 2021: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 04/07/2021 HJ 5 P. 38
: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 18-2; CC) HC 18 P. 17
March 9, 2021: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 18-2; CC) HC 18 P. 17
March 2, 2021: Executive Session: 03/02/2021 9:00 a.m. Members of the public may attend using the following links: 1. To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/95501229688 2. Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): 1-929-205-6099 3. Webinar ID: 955 0122 9688 The following email will be monitored throughout the meeting by someone who can assist with and alert the committee to any technical issues: hcs@leg.state.nh.us or call (603-271-3600).
March 2, 2021: Executive Session: 03/02/2021 09:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/95501229688
Feb. 26, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/26/2021 09:30 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/91679735236 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened.
Jan. 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Judiciary HJ 2 P. 48
Jan. 10, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Judiciary HJ 2 P. 48