New York § 74 - 74Privileges in action for libel
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 74 — 74Privileges in action for libel, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 74. 74Privileges in action for libel
§ 74. Privileges in action for libel. A civil action cannot be maintained against any person, firm or corporation, for the publication of a fair and true report of any judicial proceeding, legislative proceeding or other official proceeding, or for any heading of the report which is a fair and true headnote of the statement published. This section does not apply to a libel contained in any other matter added by any person concerned in the publication; or in the report of anything said or done at the time and place of such a proceeding which was not a part thereof.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 74
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 74 cover?
Section 74 ("74Privileges in action for libel") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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