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Takes effect

California Government and elections

Taxpayer-funded billboards and bus ads can't show photos of the agency's elected officials

Public agencies may not pay for billboards, bus wraps, bus stop ads or similar ads of at least 24 by 36 inches that include a photo of an elected officer tied to the agency. An official who worked on such an ad shares liability for penalties.

Who it affects

Public agencies and elected officials who buy public advertising

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.

Official text

California AB 2413: Large-format public advertisements: public expense.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.

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