State ethics commission can extend disclosure filing deadlines after an emergency
The Fair Political Practices Commission can push back campaign and financial disclosure deadlines by up to 60 days for filers in an area under a declared emergency likely to delay their filing. Campaign statement deadlines can't be extended in the 90 days before an election.
Who it affects
Candidates, campaign committees, lobbyists and public officials who file disclosures
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 SB 401: Political Reform Act of 1974: filing deadlines: emergency situations.
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.