Bill > A03415

This bill amends 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 political communications like brochures and advertisements. Specifically, the bill mandates that each navigable webpage of a political committee's website must clearly display the name of the political committee that paid for, hosted, or operates the site. Additionally, the bill expands the definition of "independent expenditure" to include public-facing websites paid for or operated by political committees, which means these websites will now be subject to the same regulatory scrutiny as other forms of political advertising. The changes aim to increase transparency in political communications by ensuring that voters can easily identify who is funding and creating online political content. The new requirements will take effect 60 days after the bill becomes law, giving political committees time to update their websites to comply with the new regulations.

Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3415