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Assembly approves bill requiring 120‑day notice before local newspaper sales
3233109 · May 8, 2025
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Summary
AB 611, introduced by Assemblymember Matt Lee, would require 120 days' notice before the sale of a local newspaper; supporters said the notice would give employees and communities time to organize. The measure passed, 41-13.
The California Assembly on April 28 passed AB 611, a bill by Assemblymember Matt Lee that would require owners to give 120 days' notice before selling a local newspaper to give newsroom staff and the community time to respond and explore alternatives.
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