The bill, H.B. No. 686, introduces a new requirement for political committees regarding disclosures in political advertising. Specifically, it mandates that any political advertising supporting a slate of five or more candidates who have contributed to the committee must include a disclosure statement. This statement must detail the full names of each candidate supported, confirm that these candidates contributed to the committee for the purpose of obtaining that support, and, if applicable, list the names of any candidates who created the political committee.

Additionally, the bill establishes a civil penalty for political committees that fail to comply with these disclosure requirements, with fines determined by the commission not to exceed $4,000. The new section, 255.009, will apply only to political advertising published, distributed, or broadcast on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025.

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