HB 2932

Illinois House of Representatives bill in Session 104.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: March 21, 2025.

STUDENT JOURNALISTS-LIABILITY.

Bill ID IL-104-HB-2932
Session 104
Status in_committee
Committee Rules Committee
House of Representatives in_committee 2025-03-21
Summary

Amends the Speech Rights of Student Journalists Act. Provides that any student or student media adviser may institute proceedings for injunctive or declaratory relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to enforce the rights to free speech or free press. Provides that nothing shall be construed to create any private action on behalf of a student other than to seek injunctive relief allowing the publication of the speech in question. Allows a court to award reasonable attorney's fees to a plaintiff that substantially prevails.

Sponsor
Nabeela Syed
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-02-06 Introduced Bill introduced
2025-03-21 Status in_committee
2025-03-21 Latest Action 3/21/2025 - House:
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