Bill > HB05110

This bill proposes to modify existing Connecticut state law by allowing members of the General Assembly to use digital advertising on social media platforms as an alternative method for communicating with constituents, instead of sending traditional paper mailings. The legislation aims to modernize legislative communication by providing lawmakers with more flexible and potentially cost-effective ways to share official information with their constituents. By permitting digital advertising as an official communication method, legislators can leverage social media platforms to reach voters more efficiently and potentially engage with a broader audience, particularly younger or more digitally connected constituents. The bill specifically amends section 2-15a of the state's general statutes to enable this new communication approach, which is part of a broader trend of government institutions adapting to digital communication technologies. The core purpose is to improve constituent outreach by offering legislators an alternative communication channel that may be more immediate, responsive, and potentially less expensive than traditional mail-based communication methods.

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https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05110&which_year=2025