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SB 2783

Circuit court; prohibit political candidates from addressing the public during court terms.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Michael McLendon

SB 2783 would bar political candidates from addressing the public during circuit court terms to protect judicial neutrality.

Died In Committee
#judiciary #divisiona
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Bill Summary · SB 2783

SB 2783 — Circuit court; prohibit political candidates from addressing the public during court terms

Overview

SB 2783 would prohibit political candidates from addressing the public during circuit court terms. The bill appears to be focused on maintaining courtroom decorum and perceptions of judicial neutrality by limiting campaign-related public communications within court terms.

Purpose and intent

  • To safeguard the integrity and perceived impartiality of circuit court proceedings.
  • To prevent campaign activity or political messaging directed at the public within the context of court terms.

Note: The available materials do not include the full text, so specific definitions, scope (e.g., what constitutes “addressing the public”), exceptions, or penalties are not stated here.

Key provisions (as inferred from the title)

  • Prohibition: Political candidates would be barred from addressing the public during circuit court terms.
  • Scope: Applies to circuit courts within the jurisdiction of the bill; reference to Judiciary, Division A suggests a legislative committee jurisdiction over judiciary-related matters.
  • Enforcement details, penalties, and exceptions: Not provided in the available summary.

Affected parties

  • Political candidates contesting or campaigning in elections within the jurisdiction of the circuit courts.
  • The public attending court sessions.
  • Court personnel and security staff who may monitor or enforce courtroom conduct.
  • Campaign organizations and political committees associated with candidates.

Procedural history and timeline

  • 2025-01-20: Referred to Judiciary, Division A
  • 2025-02-04: Died In Committee
  • 2025-03-14: Received by the Secretary of the Senate; Filed
  • 2025-03-14: Read, and referred to Local Government
  • 2025-04-03: Read first time; Referred to Local Government
  • Status: Died In Committee

Status and potential impact

  • The bill died in committee and has not advanced to full chamber consideration. As introduced, it did not become law.
  • If revived or refiled, potential impacts would depend on the final text, including penalties, defined terms (e.g., what constitutes “addressing the public”), and any carve-outs (e.g., during permitted ceremonial or informational events, or for speech required by law).

Additional notes

  • Details such as exact definitions, enforcement mechanisms, penalties, and any exemptions are not included in the provided summary. For a complete understanding, the bill’s full text and fiscal notes (if any) would be necessary.
  • Given its committee-die status, the bill would need to be reintroduced and navigated through committees and floor votes to become law.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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