Bill Title: Amends the Election Code. Provides that "electioneering communication" also means a digital communication and includes any communication that is placed or promoted on an online platform. Provides the requirements for an online platform. Provides that the requirements do no apply to a news medium or reporter as defined in the Code of Civil Procedure. In provisions concerning disclosures in political communications, provides that a political committee that pays for a specified political communication must be identified conspicuously within the communication. Provides that a communication does not make a statement in a clear and conspicuous manner if it is difficult to read or hear or if the placement is easily overlooked. Provides that each provider of electioneering communications shall make reasonable efforts to ensure that electioneering communications are not purchased by a foreign national, directly or indirectly.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Failed) 2021-01-13 - Session Sine Die [SB1759 Detail]

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Bill Drafts

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Introduced	2019-02-15	HTML/Text	Link	View

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