Requiring campaign finance disclosures in content posted on internet websites, digital applications, and social media platforms.
Where it stands: In the Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation; last step: sent to committee on Sep 24, 2026.
- Introduced
- Committee hearing (current step)
- Committee vote
- Council vote
- Mayor
- Law
Official summary
This bill would require in-message “paid for by” disclosures in content posted on internet websites, digital applications, and social media platforms whenever such content is (i) paid for by a campaign or (ii) in support of or in opposition to a candidate or ballot measure and paid for by an independent spender that is required to report its expenditures to the Campaign Finance Board (CFB). The CFB would also be required to issue guidance regarding the disclosure, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements applicable to content posted on internet websites, digital applications, and social media platforms, including content posted by paid third parties.
Timeline
- Tue, Sep 22, 2026Public hearing: Governmental Operations, State & Federal LegislationCouncil members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation: “Hearing on P-C Item by Comm” · meeting
- Tue, Sep 22, 2026Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation postponed a decisionNo vote yet; the item can come back at a later meeting.Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation: “P-C Item Laid Over by Comm” · meeting
- Thu, Sep 24, 2026Introduced in the CouncilFormally read into the record at a Stated Meeting.City Council: “Introduced by Council”
- Thu, Sep 24, 2026Sent to committeeAssigned to a committee, which must hold a hearing before any vote.City Council: “Referred to Comm by Council” · meeting
How members voted
No roll-call votes recorded yet.