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CT HB05865

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/24/2011

Primary Sponsor

Linda Schofield

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires each automated political telephone call to begin with a statement by the candidate originating or supporting the call, delivered in the candidate's own voice
  • Mandates that the candidate identify themselves and explicitly state approval of the call at the beginning of each robocall
  • Applies to all political "robo-calls" to limit abusive and oppressive automated calling practices
  • Referred to the Committee on General Law during the January 2011 session
  • Introduced by Rep. Tong (147th District)

Legislative Description

An Act Protecting Citizens From Abusive And Oppressive Automated Political Telephone Calls.

Last Action

Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Government Administration and Elections

1/31/2011

Committee Referrals

Government Administration and Elections1/28/2011
General Law1/24/2011

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