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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Speech Rights of Student Journalists Act. Provides that any student or student media adviser may institute proceedings for injunctive or declaratory relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to enforce the rights to free speech or free press. Provides that nothing shall be construed to create any private action on behalf of a student other than to seek injunctive relief allowing the publication of the speech in question. Allows a court to award reasonable attorney's fees to a plaintiff that substantially prevails.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Speech Rights of Student Journalists Act to enhance legal protections for student journalists and their media advisers. Specifically, the bill allows students and student media advisers to seek legal action through injunctive or declaratory relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to protect their free speech and free press rights. Importantly, the bill clarifies that these legal proceedings are limited to seeking injunctive relief to allow publication of contested speech, and cannot be used to seek monetary damages. Additionally, the bill provides that if a student prevails substantially in such a legal proceeding, the court may award reasonable attorney's fees. This legislation appears designed to protect student journalists' First Amendment rights and provide a legal mechanism for challenging potential censorship or restrictions on student media, ensuring that students can more effectively advocate for their right to free expression in educational settings.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2932&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| House Amendment 001 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB2932ham001.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB2932.htm |
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