KS
Kansas House Bill HB2207

Kansas 2023-2024 Regular Session

Kansas House Bill HB2207

Introduced
1/30/23  
Refer
1/30/23  

Caption

Expanding the election crime of corrupt political advertising to include messages sent using text messaging devices.

Impact

The introduction of HB 2207 is set to enhance the transparency of political advertising by mandating that all paid political communications clearly identify themselves as such, including disclosing the responsible individual or organization behind the advertisement. It redefines corrupt political advertising as a Class C misdemeanor, increasing the stakes for accountability in political messaging. This change could significantly affect how political campaigns strategize and communicate with the electorate, presumably making them more cautious in their promotional activities.

Summary

House Bill 2207 aims to expand the definition and scope of the crime of corrupt political advertising within the electoral context in Kansas. It modifies existing statutes relating to political advertising to include various forms of communication that advocates for or against candidates and propositions. This encompasses advertisements in newspapers, broadcasts on radio and television, telephonic communications, and even digital messages sent via text messaging devices, thus adapting to the digital age of political campaigning.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding HB 2207 include concerns about the potential overreach it might represent in regulating free speech in political campaigning. Critics may argue that such stringent requirements for political communication could stifle smaller campaigns or independent candidates who may not have the resources to comply with these regulations. Additionally, there are questions about the practicality of enforcement regarding digital platforms and whether this could inadvertently lead to the suppression of voter engagement and political discourse.

Latest HB2207 Activity

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

KS HB2166

Expanding the elections crime of corrupt political advertising to be consistent with the campaign finance act and clarifying the scope of its application.

KS HB2519

Substitute for HB2519 by Committee on Elections - Deleting from the general election crime of corrupt political advertising coverage of advertisements for constitutional amendments; adding coverage of advertising for constitutional amendments to the crime of corrupt political advertising which is part of the campaign finance act.

KS HB2559

Relating to the crime of corrupt political advertising; regulating the use; of generative artificial intelligence; requiring disclosure that an image or speech has been manipulated ; making it a crime to create false representations of candidates in campaign media or of state officials; providing that liability shall rest solely with the advertiser and not with any broadcaster or media platform.

KS HB2614

Requiring county election officers to record the names of individuals delivering advance voting ballots on behalf of another voter and report violations of the laws governing such delivery and removing the requirement to specify the treasurer of a sponsoring organization in political advertising.

KS HB2517

Amending the campaign finance act regarding the crime of corrupt political advertising to delete the requirement of listing the treasurer of organizations sponsoring the political advertising.

KS SB375

Prohibiting the use of generative artificial intelligence to create false representations of candidates in election campaign media or of state officials.

KS HB0335

Political Advertising Amendments

KS HB07329

An Act Concerning Dark Money And Disclosure Of Foreign Political Spending And Of Political Advertising On Social Media.

KS AB1217

Political Reform Act of 1974: electioneering and issue lobbying communications: disclosures.

KS HB5141

Campaign finance: advertising; using artificial intelligence in certain political advertisements; require disclosure. Amends sec. 47 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.247) & adds sec. 59. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5143'23

Similar Bills

KS HB2166

Expanding the elections crime of corrupt political advertising to be consistent with the campaign finance act and clarifying the scope of its application.

KS HB2519

Substitute for HB2519 by Committee on Elections - Deleting from the general election crime of corrupt political advertising coverage of advertisements for constitutional amendments; adding coverage of advertising for constitutional amendments to the crime of corrupt political advertising which is part of the campaign finance act.

KS SB375

Prohibiting the use of generative artificial intelligence to create false representations of candidates in election campaign media or of state officials.

KS HB2559

Relating to the crime of corrupt political advertising; regulating the use; of generative artificial intelligence; requiring disclosure that an image or speech has been manipulated ; making it a crime to create false representations of candidates in campaign media or of state officials; providing that liability shall rest solely with the advertiser and not with any broadcaster or media platform.

KS HB2614

Requiring county election officers to record the names of individuals delivering advance voting ballots on behalf of another voter and report violations of the laws governing such delivery and removing the requirement to specify the treasurer of a sponsoring organization in political advertising.

KS SB279

Amending the campaign finance act and the state governmental ethics laws regarding the qualifications of members of the governmental ethics commission, actions of the commission, formation of political committees, reporting requirements and requirements for "paid for" attributions.

KS HB2517

Amending the campaign finance act regarding the crime of corrupt political advertising to delete the requirement of listing the treasurer of organizations sponsoring the political advertising.

KS HB2391

Substitute for HB 2391 by Committee on Elections - Amending the act establishing the governmental ethics commission, relating to campaign finance, establishing a five-year statute of limitations for bringing actions before the commission, limiting the commission's subpoena power, allowing respondents to transfer a hearing before the commission to a hearing officer under the office of administrative hearings.