MD HB1079 | 2019 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 8 2019 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2019-03-19 - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 8 2019 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2019-03-19 - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Requiring a certain television or radio station that broadcasts a certain news analysis program in the State to broadcast a certain disclaimer at the beginning of the program; and establishing certain penalties.
Title
Consumer Protection - News Analysis Programs - Disclaimer (Truthiness Act of 2019)
Sponsors
Del. Pat Young [D] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
---|---|---|
2019-03-19 | House | Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
2019-02-11 | House | Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
2019-02-08 | House | First Reading Economic Matters |
Subjects
Commercial Law - Consumer Protection
Consumer Protection
News Media
Penalties and Sentences
Radio
Television
Consumer Protection
News Media
Penalties and Sentences
Radio
Television