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Key Takeaways:

  • February 2026 lobbying deadlines include required monthly lobbying reports in 22 states, four localities, and Canada Federal, with some states like Georgia, Louisiana, and Idaho requiring multiple disclosures depending on the branch or level of government.
  • State lobbying compliance deadlines can vary, and lobbying in certain localities—such as New York—may trigger additional state registration and bi-monthly disclosure requirements.
  • Campaign finance disclosure February deadlines apply in 21 states, the Federal Election Commission, and the District of Columbia, so political committees should review their filing schedules and contribution reporting obligations carefully.
  • Monthly lobbying reports 2026 may be required in some jurisdictions, such as the City of San Jose, which mandates weekly disclosure reporting, highlighting the importance of tracking local requirements.

February 2026 Lobbying Disclosure Requirements by Jurisdiction

February may not be the busiest month when it comes to lobbying compliance deadlines, but with many states requiring monthly disclosures while their legislatures are in session, there are still plenty of deadlines to keep in mind. In total, there are reports due in 22 states, four localities, and Canada Federal. See the map and table below to see all jurisdictions with deadlines in February. 




State-Level Lobbying Deadlines and Multi-Report Requirements

Additionally, states like Georgia, Louisiana, and Idaho require you to submit more than one disclosure report this month, depending on the level or branch of government you are registered to lobby. Note that Georgia’s branches, or lobbying types, are slightly different (State, State Agency, Vendor, and Local). 

Local Government Lobbying Compliance Deadlines

There are also several localities with disclosure reports due in February 2026. These are shown in the table below.

State

Localities

California 

City and County of San Francisco

City of San Jose*

New Jersey

Jersey City

Washington

City of Seattle

*The City of San Jose requires weekly disclosure reporting.

As a reminder, lobbying in a locality can trigger registration and reporting requirements at the state level as well. In states like New York, lobbying any locality or municipality will require a state registration and state bi-monthly disclosure reports, even if you do not lobby at the state level. Make sure if you lobby in New York that you are registered with the New York State Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (COELIG) to avoid hefty fines.


Campaign Finance Disclosure Deadlines February 2026

In February, twenty-one states have campaign finance disclosure deadlines, in addition to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and the District of Columbia. If a political committee is registered in one of these states and is required to file disclosure reports, they must do so in February. Check out the map below for the states with important deadlines this month.


Political committees should be aware of their filing schedules. Some jurisdictions (Texas, for example) give the option to report monthly or quarterly. Also, be aware that some states require a political committee to report large contributions within a set time frame of receipt. Political committees should review contributions carefully to ensure they do not miss a required contribution- or expenditure-triggered deadline.


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Keeping up with rules, deadlines, and often confusing requirements is a daunting prospect for teams of all sizes. Let us manage your federal, state, and local registration and reporting responsibilities, or manage your Campaign Finance program. Read more about our Compliance Services here, or get in touch here.