# California adds fines for undisclosed paid political posts

_Published Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 3:07 PM EDT · Policy · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1130, adding penalties for influencers who fail to disclose payment for political posts. Regulators can impose fines of up to $5,000 per violation and refer cases to law enforcement for potential misdemeanor charges.

California already required disclosure for paid posts about state and local races, but the previous rules carried no fines or criminal penalties. The law addresses that enforcement gap.

## Sources

- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/20/new-california-law-will-penalize-influencers-dont-disclose-political-ads/)

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Published: 2026-09-20T19:07:21.548Z
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Retrieved: 2026-09-20T21:26:05.347Z
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