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GA HB1235
GA HB1235Elections; candidates and certain committees that receive more than 50 percent of their funding from non-Georgia persons shall provide certain notices on their campaign advertisements; provide
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Introduced
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to government transparency and campaign finance, so as to provide that candidates, campaign committees, independent committees, and leadership committees that receive more than 50 percent of their funding from non-Georgia persons shall provide certain notices on their campaign advertisements; to provide for definitions; to provide that candidates and campaign committees shall provide certain disclosures on their websites with regard to the percentages of out-of-state and in-state funding received by the candidate or campaign committee; to provide for updates of such disclosures; to provide for specifications for such notices and disclosures; to provide for violations and penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill requires candidates, campaign committees, independent committees, and leadership committees in Georgia to disclose when more than 50 percent of their campaign funding comes from "non-Georgia persons," which are defined as individuals or entities not primarily based in Georgia, including those who don't vote in Georgia, pay Georgia income taxes, or are not registered to do business in the state. If this threshold is met, these groups must clearly state on their campaign advertisements, such as flyers, radio, or TV spots, that the advertisement was "paid for by out-of-state interests," with specific font and placement requirements for print ads and spoken announcements for broadcast ads. Additionally, these entities must display a pie chart on their websites showing the percentage of in-state versus out-of-state funding they receive, with this information updated monthly. Failure to comply with these disclosure requirements can result in civil or criminal penalties. The bill also introduces a definition for "electioneering communication," which refers to certain political messages made close to an election that cost over $1,000 and are targeted geographically.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (6)
Sandy Donatucci (R)*,
Joseph Gullett (R)*,
Tangie Herring (D)*,
Scott Hilton (R)*,
Martin Momtahan (R)*,
Matt Reeves (R)*,
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 02/10/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72956 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/241857 |
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