Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

SB 1459: Emergency services and disaster law; prohibition on media paywalls during states of emergency.

In committee Last action January 29, 2025: Stricken at request of Patron in General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N)

Plain-language summary

SB 1459 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Emergency services and disaster law; prohibition on media paywalls during states of emergency. Primary sponsor: Russet Perry (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2025): Stricken at request of Patron in General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N).

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Russet Perry (Democratic).