Creates provisions requiring the reporting of expenditures with intent to influence public opinion

HB 2204 requires groups spending money to influence public opinion through ads or protests to disclose their identity and spending. Specifically, it mandates clear funding disclosures ("Paid for by [entity]") on ads or communications promoting political/social causes, and requires reporting of all payments made to individuals for protest participation (including amounts, locations, and organizer details) within 48-7 days. The Missouri Ethics Commission enforces these rules, with penalties including fines for non-compliance or false reporting. Exemptions cover personal social media posts, genuine news content, and internal communications, while explicitly protecting First Amendment rights and preventing viewpoint-based regulation.