SB 900CALIFORNIASession 20252026

California Legislature mandates new formatting and size standards for political advertisement disclosures

Original title: Political Reform Act of 1974: top contributors: disclosures.

August 30, 2026

Political Reform Act Campaign Finance Election Law Advertising Disclosures PoliticalReformActof1974 disclosures topcontributors

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Where This Stands

Currently Unknown. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Introduced.

Last action

Set for hearing May 14.May 8, 2026

Version history & redline

5 versions on file

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Comparing 04/22/26 - Amended Senate → 05/14/26 - Amended Senate

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The Frame

What this does

These changes standardize the presentation of campaign funding information for voters and alter the design requirements for political committees creating yard signs and digital displays.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Political committees

These groups must comply with new formatting and disclosure requirements for their campaign advertisements.

Local agencies and school districts

The bill specifies that no state reimbursement is required for costs mandated by these new disclosure rules.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 30, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

Political committees are now required to use bulleted or numbered lists for top contributor names on advertisements larger than 187 square inches. The bill also shortens mandatory disclaimer language for ads and expands disclosure rules to include electronic advertisements displayed on physical surfaces.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What counts as a 'large' advertisement under this bill?

Any printed advertisement that exceeds 187 square inches, such as a standard yard sign or billboard.

How will the disclaimer language change for independent expenditure ads?

The language will be shortened to 'Not paid for by candidate' or 'Not paid for by a candidate for this office' depending on the context.

Why It Matters

These changes standardize the presentation of campaign funding information for voters and alter the design requirements for political committees creating yard signs and digital displays.

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Connected Entities

otherPolitical Reform Act of 1974“The initiative measure being amended by this bill.”Map →

otherCalifornia Constitution“Governs state reimbursement requirements for local agencies.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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