Bill
A 5280
Overview: A 5280, Relates to recurring contributions solicited by a candidate, political campaign, political committee, party committee, or not-for-profit or for-profit entity, REF
Overview: A 5280, Relates to recurring contributions solicited by a candidate, political campaign, political committee, party committee, or not-for-profit or for-profit entity, REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW, February 10, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to address concerns regarding the solicitation of recurring political contributions, which can potentially lead to unintended or coercive financial commitments from donors. The legislation seeks to enhance transparency and protect the rights of contributors.
Key Provisions:
- Requires candidates, political campaigns, committees, and entities soliciting recurring contributions to obtain explicit, affirmative consent from donors
- Mandates clear and conspicuous disclosure of the recurring nature of the contributions, including the frequency and total amount
- Provides donors the ability to easily cancel or modify their recurring contributions at any time
- Imposes penalties for violations, such as fines and the return of improperly obtained contributions
Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would primarily affect political candidates, campaigns, committees, and organizations that solicit recurring contributions from donors. Donors, in turn, would benefit from increased transparency and control over their political contributions.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been referred to the Assembly Election Law Committee for further consideration. If passed by the committee and the full Assembly, it would then need to be approved by the Senate and signed into law by the governor to take effect.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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