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HD 1978

An Act providing disclosure of political phone calls

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Jamie Murphy

HD 1978: An Act Providing Disclosure of Political Phone Calls SummaryThis proposed bill, introduced on November 29, 2025, aims to increase transparency around political phone calls

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Bill Summary · HD 1978

HD 1978: An Act Providing Disclosure of Political Phone Calls

Summary

This proposed bill, introduced on November 29, 2025, aims to increase transparency around political phone calls made in the state. The main purpose of the legislation is to require disclosure of key details about political phone calls, including the organization or individual sponsoring the call, the candidate or issue being promoted, and whether the call is endorsed by a particular campaign.

Key Provisions

The bill would mandate the following for any political phone call made within the state:

  1. Callers must disclose the name of the organization or individual sponsoring the call at the beginning of the call.
  2. Callers must state whether the call is made on behalf of, or endorsed by, any specific candidate's campaign or political committee.
  3. Callers must identify the candidate, ballot question, or other political issue that is the subject of the call.
  4. Phone numbers used for political calls must be registered with the state, and a public database of registered numbers must be maintained.
  5. Violations would result in fines of up to $10,000 per incident.

Impact

This legislation is intended to provide voters with more information about the sources and motivations behind political phone calls they receive. By requiring disclosure of key details, the bill aims to increase transparency and allow citizens to better evaluate the content and credibility of such calls.

The new requirements would apply to any individual or organization making political phone calls within the state, including campaigns, political action committees, and independent groups. Enforcement would be the responsibility of the state's campaign finance regulatory body.

Timeline

The bill has been introduced and is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. If passed, the new disclosure rules would take effect 6 months after the bill's enactment date.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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