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Bill: Ethics in Media Act
Details
Status[?]: defeated
Votes: This is an ordinary bill. It requires more yes votes than no votes. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: April 4076
Description[?]:
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Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding regulation of media content.
Old value:: There are no content regulations; the media may publish anything, even proven falsehoods.
Current: There are laws against the publication of false information; everything else may be published freely.
Proposed: There are laws against the publication of false information; everything else may be published freely.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Privacy protection for those in the public eye.
Old value:: There are no restrictions on the media for pursuing personal stories and photos relating to the lives of public figures.
Current: The media may publish personal stories and photos relating to public figures, but only if deemed in the interest of the public.
Proposed: The media is forbidden from publishing any personal stories and photos relating to public figures, content is restricted to their professional lives.
Debate
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| Vote | Seats | |||||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 251 | |||||||
| no |
Total Seats: 499 | |||||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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