Relates to audio-visual coverage of judicial proceedings by the media; repealer
Summary
Relates to audio-visual coverage of judicial proceedings by the media; allows the judge or justice presiding over a proceeding to exercise discretion to prohibit or limit filming or photographing of particular participants; defines terms; provides limitations on audio-visual coverage.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 6, 2026
Last action Jun 1, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Jun 1, 2026
How they voted
55–5
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 63
Jun 1, 2026
D
Democratic41
87% Yea
R
Republican22
86% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jun 1, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
Jun 1, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Apr 6, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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