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CT HB05416

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/2/2018

Primary Sponsor

Public Health Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits limited services pregnancy centers from making false, misleading, or deceptive statements about pregnancy-related services through any advertising medium, including the Internet, effective July 1, 2018.

  • Defines "limited services pregnancy center" as a facility that does not provide referrals for abortions or emergency contraception but offers services such as pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, or prenatal care.

  • Authorizes the Attorney General to seek injunctive relief and court-ordered corrective advertising, remedial notices, and other remedies to correct the effects of false or deceptive advertising.

  • Establishes civil penalties of $50 to $500 per violation, with the state entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees and costs upon a court finding of violation.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Deceptive Advertising Practices Of Limited Services Pregnancy Centers.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/20

3/16/2018

Committee Referrals

Public Health3/2/2018

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