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CT HB05483

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/16/2022

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits pregnancy services centers from making or disseminating deceptive advertising about pregnancy-related services through any medium, including newspapers, publications, advertising devices, and the Internet, effective July 1, 2022

  • Removes the term "limited services pregnancy center" from statute and applies deceptive advertising restrictions to all pregnancy services centers, expanding the scope of regulation

  • Authorizes the Attorney General to seek injunctive relief and court-ordered remedies including corrective advertising, remedial notices, and other narrowly tailored relief to address deceptive advertising effects

  • Requires the Attorney General to provide written notice to pregnancy services centers and allow 10 days to cure violations before filing legal action

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

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Deceptive Advertising Practices Of Pregnancy Services Centers.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/21

3/17/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/16/2022

Full Bill Text

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