Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateConnecticutEnacted
SB 483: AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE CRIME OF DIGITAL DEFRAUDING.
John Kissel
SB 483 status: Enacted — SIGNED BY GOVERNOR (updated Jun 4, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
65OUT OF 100
Score:65/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 55/100
Constitutionality70%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion85%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill creates a new specific criminal offense under Connecticut law categorized as 'digital defrauding' to address online scams and deceptive digital conduct.
Who is affected
General public, digital platform users, potential bad actors, and law enforcement agencies responsible for investigating digital crime.
Requirements and enforcement
The source does not explicitly state the specific elements required to satisfy the charge, such as intent or specific monetary thresholds.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source; however, implementation will involve law enforcement training and court system resource allocation.
When it takes effect
The bill has been signed by the Governor as of June 4, 2026.
Potential benefits
Provides a targeted criminal mechanism to address the rising frequency of online scams and provides greater legal protection for victims of digital financial harm.
Risks and tradeoffs
The vague definitions provided in the summary suggest potential challenges regarding due process, legal clarity, and the risk of overly broad application.
What is still unknown
The exact statutory language, penalty structure (e.g., prison time or fines), and interaction with existing state or federal anti-fraud laws remain unclear.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Increases legal consequences for online fraud
- Potential reduction in financial losses for businesses
- Encourages safer online transaction environments
Risks
- Potential for over-broad definitions of digital conduct
- Increased investigative and prosecutorial resource demands
- Costs associated with criminal litigation and enforcement
Society
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Enhanced legal protection for online users
- Deterrence against common online scams
- Public message that digital victimization is a priority
Risks
- Potential for disparate impact in enforcement
- Requirement for public education on new legal definitions
- Possible confusion regarding the threshold of criminal conduct
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Provides specific legal tools for consumer safety
- Protects individuals from psychological harm of financial scams
- Addresses safety in the rapidly evolving digital landscape
Risks
- Ambiguity in 'scam' definition complicates police enforcement
- Potential for legal challenges regarding criminal intent
- Complexity in evidence collection for digital crimes
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
Official bill text or data from OpenStates.
Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
Source used for this bill's analysis.
Source note
The lack of specific statutory language creates risk regarding potential for overly broad criminalization of digital activities.
Analysis scope
Source provided is a summary abstract only; lack of full statutory text prevents detailed legal analysis.
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Where it stands
Official recordSIGNED BY GOVERNOR
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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