Florida 2021 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 1558 — Offenses Against Members of the Press

Last action — Died in Criminal Justice

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Offenses Against Members of the Press; Expanding grounds for the reclassification of crimes to include evidencing prejudice based on employment as a member of the press; defining the term “member of the press”, etc.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Died in Criminal Justice

  2. Introduced

  3. Referred to Criminal Justice; Judiciary; Rules

  4. Filed

Sponsors

  • Cruz · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 163 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Cruz

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (163)

163 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1558 do?
Offenses Against Members of the Press; Expanding grounds for the reclassification of crimes to include evidencing prejudice based on employment as a member of the press; defining the term “member of the press”, etc.
Who sponsors SB 1558?
SB 1558 is sponsored by Cruz.
What is the current status of SB 1558?
This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 1558?
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