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S.405: Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2013
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 28, 2013
- Latest Major Action Feb. 28, 2013
- See the eight similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (6 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2013 - Authorizes the presiding judge of a U.S. appellate court or U.S. district court to permit the photographing, electronic recording, broadcasting, or televising to the public of court proceedings over which that judge presides, except when such action would constitute a violation of the due process rights of any party. Directs: (1) a district court, upon the request of any witness in a trial proceeding...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 28, 2013 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1014-1015)
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| Feb. 28, 2013 |
Introduced in the Senate by Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa) |