Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1459: Emergency services and disaster law; prohibition on media paywalls during states of emergency.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Emergency services and disaster law; prohibition on media paywalls during states of emergency. Provides that in any case in which the Governor declares a state of emergency, no digital media outlet operating in the Commonwealth shall operate behind a paywall or collect personal information from users who seek access to digital media regarding the subject matter of any declared state of emergency while such state of emergency is in effect.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russet Perry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Stricken at request of Patron in General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N)
- Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
- Presented and ordered printed 25104223D