Florida legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Florida S898: Online Media Transparency
Status: Failed, March 13, 2026
Creating the "Online Media Transparency Act"; requiring certain content creators to clearly and conspicuously disclose any sponsorship within any related media content; providing that failure to disclose a sponsorship constitutes an unfair or deceptive act or practice; requiring a content creator who receives sponsorship from a foreign principal of a foreign country to file a certain disclosure with the Department of State, etc.
What the bill says
An act relating to online media transparency; creating s. 501.981, F.S.; providing a short title; defining terms; requiring certain content creators to clearly and conspicuously disclose any sponsorship within any related media content; providing requirements for the disclosure; providing that failure to disclose a sponsorship constitutes an unfair or deceptive act or practice; requiring a content creator who receives sponsorship from a foreign principal of a foreign country to file a certain disclosure with the Department of State…
From the introduced text, December 15, 2025:
A bill to be entitled An act relating to online media transparency; creating s. 501.981, F.S.; providing a short title; defining terms; requiring certain content creators to clearly and conspicuously disclose any sponsorship within any related media content; providing requirements for the disclosure; providing that failure to disclose a sponsorship constitutes an unfair or deceptive act or practice; requiring a content creator who receives sponsorship from a foreign principal of a foreign country to file a certain disclosure with the Department of State; providing requirements for such disclosure; authorizing the department to adopt rules; providing an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: Section 1. Section 501.981, Florida Statutes, is created to read: 501.981 Online Media Transparency Act.-- (1) SHORT TITLE.--This section may be cited as the "Online Media Transparency Act." (2) DEFINITIONS.--As used in this section, the term: (a) "Content creator" means any individual, group, or entity that produces or disseminates digital media through social media platforms, blogs, video-sharing services, podcasts, or other Internet-based communication channels for the purpose of influencing public opinion or consumer behavior. (b) "Foreign country" means a country other than the United States or any territory of the United States, including Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (c) "Foreign principal" means any foreign …
Sponsors
- Garcia, Ileana (R, SD-036) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Died in Commerce and Tourism
- : Introduced
- : On Committee agenda-- Commerce and Tourism, 01/13/26, 4:00 pm, 110 Senate Building --Temporarily Postponed
- : Referred to Commerce and Tourism; Judiciary; Fiscal Policy
- : Filed
Subjects: Commerce and Tourism, Fiscal Policy, Judiciary
Common questions
- What is S898?
- S898 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Online Media Transparency.
- What does S898 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to online media transparency; creating s. 501.981, F.S.; providing a short title; defining terms; requiring certain content creators to clearly and conspicuously disclose any sponsorship within any related media content; providing requirements for the disclosure; providing that failure to disclose a sponsorship constitutes an unfair or deceptive act or practice; requiring a content creator who receives sponsorship from a foreign principal of a foreign country to file a certain disclosure with the Department of State…
- What is the status of S898?
- Failed as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Died in Commerce and Tourism (March 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored S898?
- Garcia, Ileana (R, SD-036).
- Where is the official record for S898?
- On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/898
Source: official Florida record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.