Relating to required disclosures on political advertising supporting or opposing certain officeholders; authorizing a civil penalty.

HB 4958 requires political ads supporting or opposing officeholders not on an election ballot (like local judges or mayors) to clearly disclose who paid for the ad and that it was paid for. Advertisers must show the full name of the person or group funding the ad in a specified format. Violating this rule subjects the advertiser to a civil penalty of up to $4,000. The law takes effect on September 1, 2025.