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ID H0307
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
- Candidates for office who believe false information has been published about them during an election campaign may report the claim to the Secretary of State for investigation
- If the Secretary of State finds a claim to be verifiably false, the publishing party has 7 days to respond to the findings
- Response time shortens to 48 hours if the false claim is identified within 2 weeks of an election
- The Secretary of State must post findings on the official website by the end of the next business day after receiving any response
- "Publish" is defined broadly to include communication via telephone, radio, television, internet, or any writing to one or more persons
- Effective date: July 1, 2025, with emergency declaration
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to provide that the Secretary of State shall investigate false claims against candidates.
ELECTIONS
Last Action
Reported Printed and Referred to State Affairs
2/24/2025
Committee Referrals
State Affairs2/24/2025
Full Bill Text
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