A GOP-backed defamation bill in Florida, House Bill 757 (HB 757), has sparked controversy and concern among conservative media outlets. Critics, including a radio host who warned it would 'destroy conservative media' and Newsmax, argue the bill aimed at making it easier to sue the 'liberal media' for defamation could backfire on conservative media. This is due to their reliance on making bold statements that could be challenged under the new law. Various commentators have voiced opposition, warning that the bill could lead to Florida becoming a 'libel tourism destination' and harm conservative media by facilitating politically motivated lawsuits. The Florida House Judiciary Committee has voted to advance HB 757, despite this conservative opposition, as reported by JacobOgles and highlighted by @SteveLemongello.
Suing media outlets might be easier soon in Florida. Conservatives are worried https://t.co/r4ymlmig9d
Suing media outlets might be easier soon in Florida. Conservatives are worried https://t.co/riMPbE7Zwh
Bill allowing parents to sue over death of ‘unborn child’ advances in Florida House https://t.co/efB8ucmq2p
Florida defamation bill heads to House floor despite conservative opposition https://t.co/x4W6d9ZsMv
#Florida bill to make it easier to sue someone for defamation heads to House floor despite conservative media's opposition https://t.co/So5TdaNRSY via @SteveLemongello
EXCLUSIVE: Newsmax has joined the legions of conservative media outlets and figures who have trashed a pair of Florida GOP bills that ostensibly aim to curb so-called “liberal media” by loosening the definition of defamation. https://t.co/wSkq64b6b2
The House Judiciary Committee voted to advance House Bill 757 (HB 757), which would make it easier for public officials to bring defamation lawsuits for damages against their critics.
House advances defamation bill as gun shop owner argues it will ease politically motivated lawsuits Reporting by @JacobOgles https://t.co/SnSJXlm3lw #FlaPol
Read below. Florida is on the verge of passing a new law to dramatically lower the legal standard for defamation. This, after leftist judges and juries have been imposing one insane vengeful verdict after another against innocent conservatives. At the moment, there is no parallel… https://t.co/qdE3YJun3Z
Will Florida Become a 'Libel Tourism Destination' — and Bury Conservative Media? The axiom 'Be careful what you wish for' applies here, it seems. https://t.co/yeCyXKOT9i
Right-wing media is now panicking because they realize a Republican bill to make it easier to sue the “liberal media” for false statements is actually going to hurt them more because false statements are their bread and butter. https://t.co/CnS40AeX7l
GOP-backed defamation bill in Florida will 'destroy conservative media,' radio host warns https://t.co/mNd1RKIHrz