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CT HB06405

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2017

Primary Sponsor

Mitch Bolinsky

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends section 42-288a of the general statutes to require social media sites operating in Connecticut to offer an "opt-out" option for users regarding contact list access.

  • Allows users to determine whether social media sites can access their personal contact lists for unsolicited marketing purposes directed at the user's contacts.

  • Applies to both subscribers and non-subscribers of social media sites without distinction.

  • Aims to protect consumers from unauthorized access to their personal contacts for marketing purposes.

Legislative Description

An Act Prohibiting Social Media Sites From Accessing A User's Personal Contact List To Engage In Unsolicited Advertising.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on General Law

1/23/2017

Committee Referrals

General Law1/23/2017

Full Bill Text

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