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Read. Follow. Verify.Michigan House Bill 6439 Establishes Transparency and Sourcing Rules for Paid Political Ads
Last action · November 5, 2026: bill electronically reproduced 10/28/2026Sponsor: Reggie Miller
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What This Bill Would Do
Paid political advertisements containing s must include a clear and conspicuous source disclosure linking directly to the official public record. The bill restricts ads from stating or implying a legislator voted for or against a bill unless citing the , and sets civil fines up to $50,000 for knowing or repeat violations.
Political campaigns and advertisers must modify ad disclosures and voting record citations or face civil fines up to $50,000, while voters receive direct links to official public records supporting factual claims in campaign materials.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Political advertisers
Must include source disclosures linking to official public records and accurate voting citations in paid political advertisements.
Voters
Receive direct links to official public records supporting factual claims made in political advertisements.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is considered a covered political advertisement under this bill?
Can an ad discuss a committee vote or amendment?
Are independent communications by individuals affected?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
4 actions- Nov 5, 2026Housebill electronically reproduced 10/28/2026
- Oct 28, 2026HouseCommitteereferred to Committee on Election Integrity
- Oct 28, 2026HouseIntroducedread a first time
- Oct 28, 2026HouseIntroducedintroduced by Representative Rep. Reggie Miller
Version history
Only one version on file - nothing to compare yet. As later stages (committee substitute, engrossed, enrolled) are captured, the redline appears here.
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Full breakdown
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Sources
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance75How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy60Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment15Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz50Current news / social attention level
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