Bill > H586

This bill aims to increase transparency in political phone calls by requiring specific disclosures from entities engaging in "push-polling," which is defined as making calls to voters on behalf of a candidate that ask questions designed to influence their opinion about opposing candidates, and are conducted in a way that might be mistaken for a genuine survey. The bill clarifies that "bona fide survey and opinion research" does not include such activities. If an entity engages in push-polling, they must clearly state at the beginning of the call that it is a "paid political advertisement," identify the organization making and paying for the call, provide a valid phone number for the organization, and name the candidate or candidates the call supports or opposes. These disclosures must be clear, repeated if requested, and cannot use false names or numbers, with violations punishable by a fine of up to $1,000.