AB 1736 expands lobbying ethics rules to prohibit employers from creating fake public support
July 13, 2026
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The Frame
This bill increases the legal accountability of organizations that hire lobbyists by subjecting them to the same anti-fraud standards regarding public communication that currently apply only to individual lobbyists and firms.
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Lobbyist employers
They are now subject to legal prohibitions against creating fictitious public appearances, which were previously limited to lobbyists and firms.
Lobbyists and lobbying firms
They remain subject to existing prohibitions, now shared with their employers.
Last recorded activity July 13, 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a 'lobbyist employer'?
What specific actions are now prohibited for these employers?
What happens if an employer violates this rule?
Why It Matters
This bill increases the legal accountability of organizations that hire lobbyists by subjecting them to the same anti-fraud standards regarding public communication that currently apply only to individual lobbyists and firms.
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