The bill violates the 1st Amendment, as the critics say: "Media groups pushed back against the bill, calling it an unconstitutional restriction of free speech

The bill violates the 1st Amendment, as the critics say: "Media groups pushed back against the bill, calling it an unconstitutional restriction of free speech riddled with logistical hurdles. Scott Spradling, a lobbyist and former television reporter representing the New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters, said the bill would impinge on free speech rights of news outlets when it comes to running articles. And he said that by requiring news outlets to immediately change the articles upon request, it would force them to print information without getting verification from the courts."