Rhode Island H7977 mandates strict identity disclosure for those funding ballot advocacy communications and political advertisements.

Rhode Island H7977 imposes stringent identity disclosure requirements for entities incurring expenditures on ballot advocacy communications and political advertisements. For written communications, the bill requires the disclosure of the top five donors and the entity's chief executive officer's approval. Radio and internet audio ads must conclude with a personal audio statement from the entity's chief executive officer. Television and internet video ads must display a video image of the chief executive officer and include a personal audio message.

Rhode Island H7977 mandates strict identity disclosure for those funding ballot advocacy communications and political advertisements.

Rhode Island H7977 imposes stringent identity disclosure requirements for entities incurring expenditures on ballot advocacy communications and political advertisements. For written communications, the bill requires the disclosure of the top five donors and the entity's chief executive officer's approval. Radio and internet audio ads must conclude with a personal audio statement from the entity's chief executive officer. Television and internet video ads must display a video image of the chief executive officer and include a personal audio message.