SB 1759 Illinois Senate · 101st Regular Session

DIGITAL ELECTION COMMUNICATION

Summary
Amends the Election Code. Provides that "electioneering communication" also means a digital communication and includes any communication that is placed or promoted on an online platform. Provides the requirements for an online platform. Provides that the requirements do no apply to a news medium or reporter as defined in the Code of Civil Procedure. In provisions concerning disclosures in political communications, provides that a political committee that pays for a specified political communication must be identified conspicuously within the communication. Provides that a communication does not make a statement in a clear and conspicuous manner if it is difficult to read or hear or if the placement is easily overlooked. Provides that each provider of electioneering communications shall make reasonable efforts to ensure that electioneering communications are not purchased by a foreign national, directly or indirectly.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 15, 2019 Last action Mar 28, 2019
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Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
5
Mar 28, 2019
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
upper
Mar 22, 2019
Upper · Passed
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 28, 2019
upper
Mar 6, 2019
Upper · Passed
To Subcommittee on Election Law
upper
Feb 27, 2019
Committee
Assigned to Executive
upper
Feb 15, 2019
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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