As substituted on 3/9/2026: - Authorizes a candidate for office to seek a court injunction to stop the publication or dissemination of allegedly defamatory media released within 30 days of an election.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Mar 12, 2026 | H | Read third time |
Mar 12, 2026 | H | H-Communications, Technology and Innovation committee substitute agreed to |
Mar 12, 2026 | H | Engrossed by House ‑ H-Communications, Technology and Innovation committee substitute |
Mar 12, 2026 | H | Passed House with substitute (62‑Y 34‑N 0‑A) |
Mar 12, 2026 | S | House substitute rejected by Senate (0‑Y 40‑N 0‑A) |
Mar 12, 2026 | H | House insisted on substitute |
Mar 12, 2026 | H | House requested conference committee |
Mar 12, 2026 | S | Senate acceded to request (40‑Y 0‑N 0‑A) |
| Last Action | Mar 12, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2026 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Mar 13, 2026 |