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CT HB06418

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kate Farrar

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Owners of news organizations primarily serving Connecticut communities must provide 120 days' advance notice before selling to any entity not incorporated in the state
  • Notice of pending sale must be given to both the news organization's employees and members of the community served
  • Applies specifically to sales involving out-of-state buyers, with no disclosure requirement for sales to Connecticut-incorporated entities
  • Referred to the Committee on Labor and Public Employees for consideration during the January 2025 session

Legislative Description

An Act Requiring Disclosure Of Certain Sales Of Local News Organizations.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/20

2/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Labor and Public Employees1/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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