2021 Regular Session HB 2323 Enrolled

• Bill Title: Relating to communicating false information about an election.

Catchline/Summary

Prohibits knowingly communicating materially false statement, including by electronic or telephonic means, with intent to mislead electors about date of election, deadline for delivering ballot, voter registration deadline, method of registering to vote, locations at which elector may deposit ballot, qualifications of electors or voter registration status within 30 days of primary election or special election or within 60 days of general election.

Authorizes Attorney General] Secretary of State to prosecute violation and establishes civil penalty of up to $10,000 for violation.

Expressly states that current prohibition on circulating materially false statement relating to candidate, political committee or measure includes circulation by electronic or telephonic means.

Prohibits printing or circulation of imitation voters' pamphlet unless pamphlet is clearly marked as unofficial. Establishes fine of up to $10,000 for violation.

• Chapter Number: Chapter 291
• Fiscal Impact: Fiscal Impact Issued
• Revenue Impact: No Revenue Impact, Statement Issued (Indeterminate Impact)
• Current Location: Chapter Number Assigned