California Government Code

§ 82022.5

GOV § 82022.5 Effective Jan 1, 2026Title 9 · Ch. 2

Statute text

“Election-related activities” include, but are not limited to, the following with respect to candidate-based elections:

(a)Communications that contain express advocacy of the nomination or election of a candidate or the defeat of a candidate’s opponent.

(b)Communications that contain reference to a candidate’s candidacy for elective office, the candidate’s election campaign, or the candidate’s or the candidate’s opponent’s qualifications for elective office.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 278, Sec. 8. (AB 808) Effective January 1, 2026. Conditionally operative pursuant to Sec. 78 of Stats. 2025, Ch. 278.