Paid social posters and campaigns now share penalties for missing ad disclaimers
People paid by a campaign committee to post content for or against a candidate or ballot measure lose their exemption from penalties if they leave off the required disclaimer; they and the committee are jointly liable. Committees must flag these payments on campaign reports.
Who it affects
Campaign committees and people they pay to post online
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California AB 1130: Political Reform Act of 1974: campaign disclosures.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.