State Legislative Affairs Committee
The focus of the State Legislative Affairs Committee is to track and advise on legislation at the state level impacting the media industry. The Committee advocates for the advancement of laws that further First Amendment concerns and access to government information, and defend against laws that minimize First Amendment rights or decrease access to government information.
In working on legislative matters, we reach out to groups and organizations outside of the media industry to build broader coalitions. On these webpages, the Committee maintains a database of information — links to proposed bills, existing statutes, talking points and articles — on state legislative matters for MLRC members.
If there is pending legislation in your state that would be of interest to MLRC members, please contact us.
To join this or any other committee, email us.
Publications
Drones: Regulation and Practices
State Legislative, Federal Affairs and Newsgathering Committees, January 2018
Model Policy on Police Body-Worn Camera Footage
May 2015
2014 State Legislative Highlights
The committee reports on some of the most significant pieces of legislation (good and bad) passed in 2014 in various state legislatures.
2013 State Legislative Highlights
The committee reports on some of the most significant pieces of legislation (good and bad) passed in 2013 in various state legislatures.
Areas of Interest
Privatization of Government Work
Reporter’s Privilege/Shield Laws
MLRC Committee Reports
Model Policy on Police Body-Worn Camera Footage
May 2015
2014 State Legislative Highlights
November 2014
2013 State Legislative Highlights
November 2013
The MLRC Model Media Decorum Order for High Profile Cases
Newsgathering Committee, January 2011
Model Policy on Access and Use of Electronic Portable Devices in Courthouses and Courtrooms
Newsgathering Committee, June 2010
