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H 1738STATE · MassachusettsIntroduced

An Act relative to the free flow of information

By Representative Haggerty of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1738) of Richard M. Haggerty and others relative to government entities compelling certain service providers to provide testimony or documents on behalf of a covered journalists. The Judiciary.

Voted 10/23/2025

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  1. 10/23/2025Accompanied a new draft, see H4638
  2. 10/20/2025Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-2
  3. 7/15/2025Hearing rescheduled to 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
  4. 7/15/2025Hearing rescheduled to 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
  5. 7/7/2025Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
  6. 2/27/2025Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
  7. 2/27/2025Senate concurred