COLLEGE PRESS ACT-PUBLIC MEDIA
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Reached a final decision
Became law
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104th General Assembly
Where it is
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Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Sharon Chung · Jan 14, 2026
House
Referred to Rules Committee · Jan 14, 2026
House
Assigned to Higher Education Committee · Mar 12, 2026
House
Do Pass / Short Debate Higher Education Committee; 011-000-000 · Mar 19, 2026
House
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate · Mar 20, 2026
House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch · Apr 7, 2026
House
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate · Apr 7, 2026
House
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth · Apr 8, 2026
House
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson · Apr 8, 2026
House
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart · Apr 8, 2026
House
Arrive in Senate · Apr 21, 2026
Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading · Apr 21, 2026
Senate
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. David Koehler · Apr 21, 2026
Senate
Referred to Assignments · Apr 21, 2026
Senate
Assigned to Executive · Apr 28, 2026
Senate
Do Pass Executive; 009-004-000 · May 6, 2026
Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 7, 2026 · May 6, 2026
Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 18, 2026 · May 14, 2026
Senate
Passed Both Houses · May 20, 2026
House
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa · May 20, 2026
Senate
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin · May 31, 2026
Senate
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen · May 31, 2026
Senate
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman · Jun 1, 2026
Senate
Sent to the Governor · Jun 18, 2026
House
Governor Approved · Jun 26, 2026
House
Effective Date January 1, 2027 · Jun 26, 2026
House
The numbers
10
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Sharon ChungJehan Gordon-BoothGregg JohnsonKatie StuartEmanuel "Chris" WelchDavid KoehlerKarina VillaMichael W. HalpinMary Edly-AllenSteve Stadelman
Recorded votes
THIRD READINGSenate · 2026-05-20 · YEAS 39, NAYS 19, PRESENT 0
THIRD READINGHouse · 2026-04-16 · PASSED · NAYS 36, PRESENT 0, YEAS 75
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