AL SB343

Expands identification requirements for paid political advertisements to include campaign telephone callings, which were previously only required for print and electronic media advertisements.

Requires that campaign telephone callings clearly identify themselves as paid political advertisements and provide identification of the person, candidate, principal campaign committee, or political action committee that paid for or authorized the call.

Defines "campaign telephone calling" as a telephone call made for consideration for the purpose of influencing the recipient's vote, including automated calls and calls made by compensated individuals.

Makes it unlawful to make campaign telephone callings without providing notice that the communication is a paid political advertisement and disclosing who paid for or authorized it.

Becomes effective on the first day of the second month following passage and approval by the Governor.