IL SB1759

Expands the definition of "electioneering communication" to include digital communications placed or promoted on online platforms, with requirements applying to platforms with 100,000+ unique monthly Illinois users.

Requires political committees to identify themselves clearly and conspicuously in all political communications, including digital ads, with specific standards that communications cannot be difficult to read/hear or easily overlooked in placement.

Mandates online platforms maintain and publicly disclose records of electioneering communication purchases exceeding $500 annually, including digital copies, audience targeting details, view counts, rates charged, and purchaser information.

Requires electioneering communication providers to make reasonable efforts to prevent foreign nationals from purchasing electioneering communications directly or indirectly.

Exempts news media organizations and reporters as defined in the Code of Civil Procedure from these online platform disclosure requirements.