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Introduced
01/05/2026
01/05/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act to amend Section 409.7 of the Penal Code, relating to media access.
AI Summary
This bill would prohibit judicial officers, peace officers, or other law enforcement officers from preventing authorized representatives of news organizations, including online news services, newspapers, and radio or television stations, from accessing court proceedings that are open to the public. The bill clarifies that this access does not exempt individuals from complying with court rules or orders, and violations of this provision would be subject to civil penalties, meaning fines or other non-criminal punishments. This measure aims to ensure continued media access to public court proceedings, building upon existing protections that allow journalists to access areas around demonstrations and protests.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Coms. on PUB. S. and JUD. (on 02/17/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1544 |
| BillText | https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1544#99INT |
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