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MA H704

MA H704
Relative to honest online political advertisement disclosure and election interference


summary

Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to electioneering communication expenditures. Election Laws.

AI Summary

This bill aims to enhance disclosure requirements for electioneering communication expenditures, particularly those related to internet advertising. The key provisions include: 1) Expanding reporting requirements for individuals, groups, or entities that make electioneering communication expenditures over $250, which now must include details like the advertisement itself, demographic targeting, and the top contributors; 2) Prohibiting the use of non-U.S. citizen funds for electioneering communication expenditures related to internet advertising; and 3) Establishing an online public archive for internet advertising electioneering communications, which would make the advertisements, targeting information, and top contributors publicly available, including details on any removals.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4733 (on 07/15/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H704
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H704.pdf
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