NC H1065

Defines "qualified digital communication" as paid communications on websites or online platforms (social media, advertising networks, search engines) that sell political ads and have 100,000+ unique monthly U.S. visitors.

Expands the definition of "electioneering communication" to include qualified digital communications reaching 5,000+ individuals statewide or 750+ individuals in other elections, with the same 60-day/post-September 7 timing requirements as broadcast communications.

Requires digital political advertisements to include disclosure statements identifying the sponsor, with text at least as large as the smallest text in the ad or displayed in a visually distinct heading with adequate color contrast.

Allows alternative disclosure for digital communications where standard disclosure is not technically possible: sponsors must provide the payer's name and a clear means for recipients to access full disclosure information with minimal effort.

Effective September 1, 2018 for all elections conducted on or after that date.