NYC Council Introduction 1099

intro.nyc/1099-2026 2026-2029 Legislative Session
Requiring campaign finance disclosures in content posted on internet websites, digital applications, and social media platforms.
Status: Committee Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
Sponsored by Phil Wong
Introduced: September 24, 2026

This bill would require in-message “paid for by” disclosures in content posted on internet websites, digital applications, and social media platforms whenever such content is (i) paid for by a campaign or (ii) in support of or in opposition to a candidate or ballot measure and paid for by an independent spender that is required to report its expenditures to the Campaign Finance Board (CFB). The CFB would also be required to issue guidance regarding the disclosure, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements applicable to content posted on internet websites, digital applications, and social media platforms, including content posted by paid third parties.