California expands penalties for undisclosed paid political posts by influencers

California Gov. Newsom signed AB1130, broadening disclosure rules to let authorities impose criminal and civil penalties on creators who fail to reveal paid political posts, with enforcement under the Political Reform Act of 1974 and potential misdemeanor charges. The measure aims to boost transparency in influencer-driven political messaging amid rising campaigns and recent reporting of undisclosed paid content, building on existing disclosures that previously lacked enforceable liability.