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HB 451: Truth in Campaigning Act

GENERAL BILL by Posey ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Bush ; Bullard

Truth in Campaigning Act; provides statement of legislative intent; expands applicability of prohibition against making false or malicious charges against, or false statements about, candidates; eliminates requirement of actual malice in prohibition against making false statements about candidates & provides for personal liability with respect thereto; clarifies & provides penalties. Amends 104.271.

Effective Date: 01/01/2000
Last Action: 4/30/1999 House - Died on Calendar
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF

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  • Bill History

  • HB 451, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 8/28/2000 at 9:26 AM