Compliance
September 2026 Lobbying Compliance and Campaign Finance Reporting Requirements
September 1, 2026 | Izzy Aaron, Vinnie Cannamela
Lobbying disclosure reports are due in 19 states, 7 localities, and Canada in September 2026, with Louisiana and Ohio potentially requiring multiple submissions depending on the level of government. Lobbyist registration renewals expire at the end of September in Palm Beach County, Florida, making it essential to complete renewals before the deadline to maintain compliance. Campaign finance disclosure deadlines fall in September 2026 for 23 states plus the Federal Election Commission, with political committees needing to track both regular filing schedules and contribution-triggered reporting requirements. Lobbying at the local level can trigger state registration requirements, as seen in New York where lobbying any locality requires state-level registration with COELIG and bi-monthly disclosure reports.
