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Introduced
02/05/2018
02/05/2018
In Committee
04/07/2018
04/07/2018
Crossed Over
04/02/2018
04/02/2018
Passed
04/09/2018
04/09/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/26/2018
05/26/2018
Introduced Session
2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Altering the definition of "campaign material" to include certain material that is disseminated and certain qualifying paid digital communications; altering the definition of "public communication" to include certain qualifying paid digital communications that require a person who makes independent expenditures of a certain amount to file an independent expenditure report with the State Board; requiring, under certain circumstances, an online platform to apply for a compliance waiver before receiving a certain payment; etc.
AI Summary
This bill, the Online Electioneering Transparency and Accountability Act, alters the definition of "campaign material" to include certain "qualifying paid digital communications" that are placed or promoted for a fee on online platforms with over 100,000 unique monthly U.S. visitors. It requires online platforms to retain records on such paid digital communications, including the names of purchasers and amounts paid, and make them publicly available. The bill also prohibits the use of foreign currency to purchase campaign material or electioneering communications and requires online platforms to comply with subpoenas related to investigations of potential violations. Additionally, the State Board may seek injunctive relief if a purchaser of a qualifying paid digital communication does not comply with the law.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 833 (on 05/26/2018)
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