HB 540·LA·house
ELECTION OFFENSES: Provides for disclosures required in certain digital political communications
Signed into LawFiled Feb 26, 2026
Sponsor: Alonzo Knox (D)
Latest Action
Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 652.
Jun 2, 2026
Summary
The law mandates that any digital material referencing a legally qualified candidate and broadcast within sixty days before an election must include a required disclosure. It applies to political campaigns, advertisers, and platforms that distribute such content, aiming to increase transparency for voters.
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