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CT SB00478
Bill
Status
3/16/2020
Primary Sponsor
Government Administration and Elections Committee
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AI Summary
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Prohibits press and news media representatives from publishing photographic, digital, or video images of fatal motor vehicle accident scenes until police confirm a family or household member has been notified of the death.
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Requires media to receive confirmation from the investigating police officer, agency, or individual before transmitting, disseminating, broadcasting, or otherwise publishing such images or videos.
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References notification procedures established under Connecticut General Statutes section 14-108a.
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Takes effect October 1, 2020.
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Referred to the Committee on Government Administration and Elections.
Legislative Description
An Act Prohibiting Publication Of An Image Or A Video Of A Fatal Accident Until A Family Or Household Member Has Been Notified.
Last Action
Referred to Joint Committee on Government Administration and Elections
3/16/2020