Massachusetts H4638 protects journalists' unpublished sources and information from being disclosed in state investigations.

Massachusetts H4638 amends the General Laws to protect journalists from being compelled to disclose unpublished information or sources in state investigations. This privilege can be contested in court, and a journalist can refuse to disclose information unless a court finds that disclosure is necessary for national security, ensuring a fair trial, or preventing imminent violence, bodily harm, or death. The privilege does not apply if the journalist participated in criminal activity to obtain the information or if the information has already been made public.

Massachusetts H4638 protects journalists' unpublished sources and information from being disclosed in state investigations.

Massachusetts H4638 amends the General Laws to protect journalists from being compelled to disclose unpublished information or sources in state investigations. This privilege can be contested in court, and a journalist can refuse to disclose information unless a court finds that disclosure is necessary for national security, ensuring a fair trial, or preventing imminent violence, bodily harm, or death. The privilege does not apply if the journalist participated in criminal activity to obtain the information or if the information has already been made public.