This bill amends the Pennsylvania Election Code, specifically Section 1638, which pertains to advertising related to elections. The amendment introduces a new requirement for political communications that are not authorized by a candidate or their authorized political committee. These communications must now disclose the top five contributors to the organization responsible for the advertisement. The disclosure must include a message stating, "The top five contributors to the organization for this advertisement are," followed by the names of the five individuals who made the largest contributions during the twelve months preceding the communication.
The intent of this amendment is to enhance transparency in political advertising by ensuring that voters are informed about the financial backers of such communications. This change aims to provide clearer insight into the funding sources behind election-related messages, thereby promoting accountability in the electoral process. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.