New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 9953: Expands the exemption provided to professional journalists and newscasters from contempt to include employment or association with a web log

In committee Last action April 17, 2026: REFERRED TO CODES

Plain-language summary

S 9953 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on April 17, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Expands the exemption provided to professional journalists and newscasters from contempt to include employment or association with a web log. Primary sponsor: Erik Bottcher (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 17, 2026): REFERRED TO CODES.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Erik Bottcher (Democratic).