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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H365 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H365.pdf |
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