Massachusetts S1253 aims to protect journalists' sources and information from government compulsion.
Massachusetts S1253, also known as the Free Flow of Information Act, seeks to safeguard journalists' sources and information from government compulsion. The bill defines "protected information" as any information identifying a source or records obtained by journalists. It prohibits government entities from compelling journalists to disclose such information unless a court determines there is a clear and substantial threat to an investigation or an imminent risk of death or serious bodily harm.
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