Provisions
I.8 of 2002 • Freedom of speech and press; criminal prosecutions for libel
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A Few Facts
• Joined the Constitution in 2002
• In Article I: Bill Of Rights
• Has words
• Was proposed by the Legislature
• Went to NYS voters as proposed amendment 1 of 2001
• Changed the text of a previously existing provision
• Amends or builds on:
â—¦ 1939-I.8
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