A bill for an act establishing the criminal offense of engaging in a fraudulent polling scheme, and providing penalties.

Summary

The bill makes it illegal to knowingly spread false statements about polling results, methodology, or independence when trying to raise funds or induce other material actions for a political campaign. It applies to individuals and conspiracies that coordinate such deception, but excludes opinions, disclosed internal surveys, and clearly labeled informal polls. Violators face misdemeanor or felony penalties, forfeiture of funds, and can be sued by harmed donors or participants.

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