State lawmakers are proposing Assembly Bill 1392, which would limit journalists' access to candidate contact information in the name of protecting public official safety. This restriction would significantly hinder journalists' ability to reach candidates during elections, impacting investigative reporting essential for verifying candidate eligibility and facilitating interviews. Although concerns about public official safety are valid, existing laws already protect this data from the general public. AB 1392 would remove exceptions for journalistic and scholarly purposes, adding barriers to transparency and accountability in the election process.
The bill would eliminate journalists' access to contact information for candidates, hampering their ability to conduct timely investigative work during the election season.
Assembly Bill 1392 aims to ensure the safety of public officials but could significantly obstruct journalists’ efforts to access crucial candidate information.
The legislation would prevent reporters from determining the eligibility of candidates and conducting interviews, challenging the transparency essential for democratic processes.
This bill removes a critical resource for journalists, effectively denying them key information needed for their reporting on candidates and elections.
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