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• Introduced by Rep. Jon Hinck (D) on December 21, 2007, this bill provides protection against compelled disclosure of confidential sources of information, information that identifies confidential sources, confidential information and certain data by journalists. The bill provides exceptions for a court to compel disclosure in specific situations. It also provides for a waiver of the protection in specific circumstances. The source of information obtained in violation of this bill is inadmissible in any judicial, legislative, administrative or other proceeding. This bill takes effect when approved .
  • Referred to the Judiciary Committee on December 21, 2007.
  • Amendment offered in the House on April 14, 2008. The amendment passed in the House by voice vote on April 14, 2008.
• Passed in the House by voice vote on April 14, 2008.
• Received in the Senate on April 15, 2008.
• Passed in the Senate by voice vote on April 15, 2008.