The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 6418, aims to amend current statutes regarding the sale of local news organizations in Connecticut. The bill stipulates that no owner of a news organization that primarily serves a community in the state can sell the organization to an entity that is not incorporated in Connecticut without providing at least one-hundred-twenty-days' advance notice. This notice must be given to both the employees of the news organization and the members of the community it serves.

The intent of this legislation is to ensure transparency and allow for community awareness and input regarding the ownership changes of local news organizations. By requiring advance notice, the bill seeks to protect the interests of employees and community members who rely on these organizations for news and information. The bill does not include any deletions from current law but introduces new legal language to enforce these requirements.