The Florida State Senate has advanced a bill that opponents say threatens freedom of speech and opens the doors to frivolous lawsuits at the expense of journalists and media outlets, Florida Politics first reported.

The controversial bill SB 752 was advanced by Florida’s Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee by a 6-3 vote on Tuesday, bringing the measure one step closer to becoming law.

Sponsored by Tallahassee Republican Sen. Corey Simon, the bill would force the deletion of news stories, either in print, digital or broadcast, if they contain either false, defamatory or outdated information.

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