IL SB2251

Amends the Illinois Election Code to require political committees to disclose their identity in political communications utilizing social media platforms, in addition to existing disclosure requirements for pamphlets, circulars, handbills, Internet, telephone, radio, television, and print advertisements.

Political committees must clearly identify themselves as the payor of any social media communication that mentions a candidate's name in the upcoming election or advocates for or against a public policy position.

Exempts communications that are too small to contain required disclosures and exempts expenditures by political committees for communications directed at constituents of General Assembly members made in accordance with existing law.

Exempts telephone communications using random sampling or scientific survey methods to gauge public opinion from disclosure requirements.

Requires vendors providing communication services to maintain records for one year showing the purchaser's name and address and the amount paid for services.