Pennsylvania HB1397 allows media devices to record judicial proceedings unless specified exceptions apply.

Pennsylvania HB1397 amends Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to allow individuals to use media devices to capture, record, transmit, or broadcast images, videos, or audio of judicial proceedings without court approval. Exceptions include proceedings related to sexual abuse, domestic violence, protection from abuse, protection of victims of sexual violence or intimidation, child witness testimony, and confidential informant testimony. The act takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Pennsylvania HB1397 allows media devices to record judicial proceedings unless specified exceptions apply.

Pennsylvania HB1397 amends Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to allow individuals to use media devices to capture, record, transmit, or broadcast images, videos, or audio of judicial proceedings without court approval. Exceptions include proceedings related to sexual abuse, domestic violence, protection from abuse, protection of victims of sexual violence or intimidation, child witness testimony, and confidential informant testimony. The act takes effect 60 days after enactment.