Protect Contributors' Home Information
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, H. 5312, aims to protect the privacy of campaign contributors in South Carolina by prohibiting the public disclosure of their street addresses. It amends several sections of the state’s campaign finance laws to prevent the release of individual contributors’ and donors’ street numbers and names on certified campaign reports, legislative special interest caucus financial statements, and contribution/expenditure forms. The bill also establishes a penalty for those who intentionally disclose this information in violation of the law.
Key provisions
- Prohibits public disclosure of individual contributors’ and donors’ street numbers and names on campaign finance reports.
- Restricts the public disclosure of street addresses in legislative special interest caucus financial statements.
- Prevents the public release of street addresses on contribution and expenditure forms.
- Creates a penalty of $1,000 per violation for individuals whose street addresses are disclosed.
- Establishes a misdemeanor penalty of up to $5,000 fine or one year imprisonment for state or local officials who intentionally disclose contributor addresses.
Who is affected
- Campaign contributors
- Campaign donors
- Candidates
- Campaign committees
- State and local government officials
Notable changes
- Adds a specific prohibition against disclosing street numbers and names on campaign finance reports.
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Primary sponsor
B. Newton
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