Prohibits the deliberate misrepresentation of the character or fitness of a candidate to hold public office
Summary
Prohibits the deliberate misrepresentation of the character or fitness of a candidate to hold public office, including the use of a candidate's image, name, or likeness in a manner which is misleading.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 8, 2021
Last action May 10, 2022
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Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Jan 5, 2022
Committee
REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
lower
Feb 8, 2021
Committee
REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Michael Montesano
RRepublican
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