An Act relative to advertising for justices of the peace
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends the law regarding how justices of the peace advertise their positions. Specifically, it changes the required methods of advertising to include both printed and digital public media, such as online directories, newspapers, and social media platforms. The bill also updates the required contact information to include email addresses.
Key provisions
- Requires justices of the peace to advertise their positions using printed or digital public media.
- Mandates the inclusion of email addresses in advertisements.
- Updates the methods of advertising to encompass electronic and computer-accessed directories.
- Broadens the acceptable advertising channels to include websites, social media, and digital video platforms.
- Modifies the language regarding advertising methods to be more inclusive of modern communication channels.
Who is affected
- Justices of the Peace
- The Judiciary Branch
- Potential candidates for Justice of the Peace
Notable changes
- Expands advertising methods beyond traditional publications like newspapers and magazines.
- Requires the inclusion of email addresses in advertisements.
- Updates the definition of acceptable advertising channels to include digital platforms.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on the Judiciary
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