H7977

Imposes strict identity disclosure requirements for those who incur expenditures for the production of ballot advocacy communications and political advertisements.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

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.

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Where it stands

Current
State Government & Elections Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 31

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Hearing

History

Mar 31

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 27

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections