Bill > S01030

This bill updates New York election law to require political committees to include a "Paid for by:" disclosure on their public-facing websites, similar to existing requirements for other forms of political communications. Specifically, the bill mandates that any public-facing website operated by a political committee must clearly display the name of the political committee within each navigable webpage. Additionally, the bill expands the definition of "independent expenditure" to include public-facing websites paid for, hosted, or operated by political committees. This means that such websites would now be considered a form of political communication that must follow disclosure rules. The goal appears to be increasing transparency in political advertising by ensuring that viewers know which political committee is behind a particular website. The new requirements will take effect 60 days after the bill becomes law, giving political committees time to update their online platforms to comply with the new regulations.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1030