AN ACT AUTHORIZING LEGISLATIVE FRANKING PRIVILEGES FOR DIGITAL ADVERTISING.

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details on cost reduction or improved communication methods, only that it permits digital advertising in lieu of traditional mailings.

Lawmakers Can Use Digital Ads Instead of Mail

This law lets lawmakers use social media ads instead of sending out paper mail to talk about their work.

What This Bill Does

• Allows members of the General Assembly to choose digital advertising on social media platforms for official communications.
• Changes a part of existing law to include digital advertising as an option.

Who It Names or Affects

• Members of the General Assembly
• Constituents who receive official legislative communications

Terms To Know

Legislative Franking Privileges

The right for lawmakers to send mail without paying postage if it is related to their job.

Constituents

People who live in the area a lawmaker represents.

Limits and Unknowns

• Does not specify which social media platforms can be used.
• The bill has passed both chambers but does not have an effective date yet.

Official Summary Text

To reduce mailing expenses and improve constituent outreach by permitting legislators to purchase digital advertising in lieu of traditional mailings for official legislative communications.

Current Bill Text

LCO No. 74 1 of 1

General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 5027
February Session, 2026 LCO No. 74

Referred to Committee on GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION
AND ELECTIONS

Introduced by:
REP. ROSARIO, 128th Dist.

AN ACT AUTHORIZING LEGISLATIVE FRANKING PRIVILEGES FOR
DIGITAL ADVERTISING.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General
Assembly convened:

That section 2 -15a of the general statutes be amended to permit 1
members of the General Assembly to elect to use a digital advertising 2
service on social media platforms to reach their constituents in lieu of a 3
traditional mailing for official legislative communications. 4
Statement of Purpose:
To reduce mailing expenses and improve constituent outreach by
permitting legislators to purchase digital advertising in lieu of
traditional mailings for official legislative communications.