HB 17-1262

House Bill 17-1262, which has been signed into law, updates Colorado’s campaign finance rules by expanding what is considered an "electioneering communication." This means that any message referring to a candidate and shared with the public between primary and general elections must now be disclosed for transparency purposes. Previously, such communications were only required to be reported if they appeared within 30 days of a primary or 60 days before a general election. The new law affects anyone involved in political advertising during this period, ensuring greater accountability and visibility for campaign-related messages.

Official Summary

An electioneering communication is certain communication that unambiguously refers to a candidate that is disseminated to the public within 30 days before a primary election or within 60 days before a general election. For purposes of campaign finance disclosure, sections 1 and 2 of the bill expand the definition of this term in the 'Fair Campaign Practices Act' to include any communication that satisfies all other requirements of the definition of the term specified in the state constitution but that is broadcast, printed, mailed, delivered, or distributed between the primary election and the general election.(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

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