Current through P.L. 171-2024
Section 3-9-8-1 - "Campaign communication"(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.Added by P.L. 81-2024,SEC. 1, eff. 3/12/2024.