Researching state requirements
Distinguish message attribution, contribution solicitations, contact-data use, and sending-method requirements. A statute about one category may not govern every SMS/MMS use.
Putting the guide into practice
Use the state election authority and official legal resources to identify relevant provisions. Record the exact text, effective date, campaign type, format, exceptions, and reviewer.
- Official authority
- Relevant provision
- Effective date
- Applicability
Limits and review decisions
Do not copy a paid-for statement from another state and label it compliant. Tie any final example to its reviewed conditions.