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CT SB00478

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/16/2020

Primary Sponsor

Government Administration and Elections Committee

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Origin

Senate

2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Requires media to receive confirmation from the investigating police officer, agency, or individual before transmitting, disseminating, broadcasting, or otherwise publishing such images or videos.

  • References notification procedures established under Connecticut General Statutes section 14-108a.

  • Takes effect October 1, 2020.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Government Administration and Elections3/16/2020

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