The bill amends R.S. 42:1130.4 to expand the prohibition of unethical election practices by including political committees alongside candidates. It specifically prohibits candidates and political committees from distributing any material—oral, visual, digital, or written—that contains false statements about another candidate with the intent to mislead voters.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the definition of "political committee" by referencing its meaning as provided in R.S. 18:1483. This amendment aims to enhance accountability and integrity in election practices by imposing penalties for the dissemination of false information by both candidates and political committees.

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