An Act protecting pregnancy resource centers from taxpayer funded negative ad campaigns
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to prevent the state from using taxpayer funds to run negative advertising campaigns targeting pregnancy resource centers. It seeks to protect these centers, which offer services related to pregnancy, from being unfairly portrayed in public health messaging. The bill focuses specifically on preventing the use of state funds for such campaigns. It intends to safeguard these facilities and their ability to provide support to individuals considering or facing pregnancy-related decisions.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the use of state funds for negative advertising campaigns.
- Specifically targets advertising campaigns aimed at pregnancy resource centers.
- Protects pregnancy resource centers from being negatively portrayed in public health communications.
- Addresses the use of taxpayer dollars in public health messaging.
- Relates to public health initiatives and advertising practices.
Who is affected
- Pregnancy resource centers
- State government advertising agencies
- Individuals seeking pregnancy-related services
- Public health officials
- Taxpayers
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a restriction on the use of state funds for advertising campaigns.
- It potentially limits the state's ability to influence public opinion regarding pregnancy resource centers.
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Sponsors
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7 on record
Primary sponsor
Joseph D. McKenna
Cosponsors
Joseph D. McKenna
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