MN SF1996

Expands the definition of "independent expenditure" to include communications that promote, support, attack, or oppose a candidate, not just those that expressly advocate for election or defeat

Strengthens coordination standards by establishing specific content and conduct tests to determine when disbursements are considered coordinated with candidates rather than independent, including factors like shared consultants, fundraising relationships, and following candidate instructions

Extends the electioneering communication window from 30-60 days before elections to the period from when absentee voting begins through the general election date

Requires candidates for constitutional or legislative office to report personal contributions or loans to their own campaigns that exceed statutory limits by the next business day

Creates new disclaimer requirements for electioneering communications and updates digital advertising rules, requiring that communications too small to include full disclaimers must link directly to a page containing only the disclaimer