Illinois HB 2932: STUDENT JOURNALISTS-LIABILITY
Status: House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (as of 2025-03-21)
State: Illinois · Session: 104th · Bill: HB 2932
Sponsors: Nabeela Syed
Bill Text
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