HB 3131
Relating to establishment of the First Amendment Preservation Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the First Amendment Preservation Act, aims to prevent West Virginia state agencies from contracting with advertising agencies that use media monitoring organizations. It prohibits state contracts with such organizations and requires written certifications from contractors that their advertising services comply with the act. The bill clarifies that it does not restrict agencies from gathering news articles or receiving analytical information, but focuses on preventing funding of organizations that rate news sources based on accuracy or viewpoint.
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