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This bill establishes new restrictions on online credit card contributions to political committees, conduits, and political parties in Wisconsin. Specifically, the legislation requires that when a contribution is made via the Internet using a credit card, the contributor must provide the credit card verification value or code (commonly known as the CVV or security code on the back of the card). Additionally, the billing address associated with the credit card must be located in the United States, with an exception for U.S. citizens living abroad. For those U.S. citizens outside the country whose credit card billing address is not in the United States, they must provide the mailing address of the location in the U.S. that they use for voter registration. The bill also mandates that the treasurer of each political committee, conduit, or political party must maintain records of contributors' names and addresses. Furthermore, any financial institution processing online credit card contributions without requiring the CVV and a U.S. billing address will be subject to a forfeiture equal to the total amount of such contributions. The purpose of these provisions is to enhance transparency and security in campaign finance by ensuring the legitimacy of online political contributions.

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https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb403