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CT HB05416
Bill
Status
3/2/2018
Primary Sponsor
Public Health Committee
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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