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LB 32

Change provisions relating to disclaimers on political advertisements

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Megan Hunt and 1 co-sponsor

LB 32 allows candidates paying for printed campaign materials to use a post office box, instead of a street address, on disclaimers.

Approved by Governor on May 15, 2025
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Bill Summary · LB 32

Summary — LB 32 (2025)

Title: Change provisions relating to disclaimers on political advertisements
Status: Approved by Governor (May 15, 2025)
Statute amended: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 49-1474.01

Purpose

LB 32 modifies Nebraska’s disclaimer requirements for political materials to allow candidates (in certain circumstances) to list a post office box instead of a street address on printed disclaimers. The change is intended to address privacy and safety concerns while preserving disclosure and public access to contact information.

Key provisions

  • Amends § 49-1474.01 to permit a candidate who pays for printed campaign materials (billboards, placards, posters, pamphlets, or other printed matter) to include either:
    • the candidate’s name and street address, or
    • the candidate’s name and post office box number on the required disclaimer that appears on such printed material.
  • For radio or television advertisements paid for by a candidate:
    • the candidate’s name must be included in the advertisement (as before);
    • the radio or television station must keep on file, for at least six months, the candidate’s street address or post office box number and divulge it upon request.
  • The bill expressly limits the post office box option to candidates (per committee amendment). Persons other than candidates who pay for printed material must continue to provide a street address on the disclaimer.
  • Size and placement of disclaimers remain subject to rules adopted by the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission (NADC).
  • Certain small items remain exempt from disclaimer requirements (windshield stickers, yard signs, bumper stickers, campaign buttons, balloons, and possibly other items printed at a candidate’s/committee’s request).
  • Enforcement: a knowing violation is a Class IV misdemeanor.

Who is affected

  • Candidates who pay for printed campaign materials (they may use a PO box on disclaimers).
  • Non-candidate payors of political advertising (must continue to list a street address).
  • Radio/TV stations (obligated to retain candidate address/PO box on file for six months and provide upon request).
  • Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission (continues to set rules on disclaimer size/placement; may handle related administrative tasks).

Procedural timeline

  • Introduced: Jan 9, 2025 (Sen. Megan Hunt primary; Sen. Raybould cosponsor)
  • Committee hearing: Feb 6, 2025; Government, Military & Veterans Affairs Committee adopted amendment narrowing scope to candidates.
  • Advanced through Legislature; Final Reading passed 47–2 on May 14, 2025.
  • Presented to Governor: May 14, 2025; Approved by Governor: May 15, 2025.
  • Fiscal notes were submitted (dates: Feb 5 and May 12, 2025); no specific fiscal amounts are included in the bill text.

Practical impact

The law balances candidate privacy concerns with disclosure by allowing PO boxes on public-facing printed materials for candidates while maintaining a requirement that street address or PO box information remain on file and accessible through media outlets or the NADC. Violations carry misdemeanor penalties.

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

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