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Indiana Statutes § 3-9-8-1 Untitled Statute

Up to Chapter 8: Use of Digitally Altered Media in Elections

Statute Text

(a) As used in this chapter, "campaign communication" means a communication, regardless of the format of the communication or the medium through which the communication is disseminated:
(1) that advocates for the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate;
(2) the purpose of which is to:
(A) injure a candidate in an election; or
(B) influence the outcome of an election; or
(3) that solicits a contribution.
(b) For purposes of subsection (a)(1), a candidate is clearly identified if any of the following apply:
(1) The communication includes one (1) or more of the following:
(A) The name of the candidate.
(B) A video, photograph, or drawing of the candidate.
(C) Fabricated media depicting the candidate.
(2) The identity of the candidate is apparent by unambiguous reference.

History

Added by P.L. 81 - 2024 , SEC. 1 , eff. 3/12/2024 .