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MA H365

MA H365
Relative to truth in advertising in campaigns


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to prohibit false information in political advertisements. Election Laws.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the use of false information in political advertisements. It states that if a candidate or political action committee (PAC) is proven to have falsified or wrongly stated an opponent's stand, vote, or background, they must forfeit all funds in their committee or PAC accounts to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts General Fund.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4252 (on 02/28/2018)

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