LA HB540

Extends existing disclosure requirements for electioneering communications (broadcast, cable, satellite) to also cover digital materials, including paid content on websites, social networks, advertising networks, and search engines

Candidate-authorized digital materials must clearly state the full name of the paying political committee, with no acronyms permitted

Digital materials paid for by third parties but authorized by candidates must identify both the payer and the authorizing candidate or committee by full name

Unauthorized digital materials must disclose the payer's full name, physical address (no P.O. boxes), telephone number, and website if available, plus a statement that no candidate authorized the content

Violations carry penalties of up to $2,000 in fines and/or up to 2 years imprisonment; affected candidates or voters may seek injunctions against future violations