Bill
H 1595
An Act to protect the confidentiality of journalistic news sources and information
194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Introduced by Nick Boldyga and 2 co-sponsors
Mass. bill layers absolute protection for confidential sources and qualified protection for unpublished info, with narrow exceptions, balancing press freedom in all proceedings.
Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)