Bill > S0898

This bill establishes the Online Media Transparency Act, which requires content creators (individuals or entities producing digital media like social media posts, blogs, and podcasts) to disclose material connections and sponsorships clearly and conspicuously. Content creators must identify any sponsorship using simple, clear language in the same language as the content, and ensure the disclosure is visible across different devices and platforms. The bill specifically targets situations where content creators receive payment or support from entities, including foreign principals, mandating that any material connection must be transparently revealed. For content creators receiving sponsorship from a foreign country, they must file a detailed disclosure with the Department of State, including information about the foreign principal, the creator's addresses, business nature, total payments received, and a statement of payments made in connection with actions taken on behalf of the foreign country. Failure to disclose such connections is considered an unfair or deceptive practice, and the Department of State is authorized to develop rules for implementing these requirements. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, giving content creators and platforms time to prepare for compliance.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/898