ALBANY, N.Y. -- Social media has played a significant role in recent elections, but it goes beyond what your friends are sharing. Right now, there are not disclosure laws when it comes to political ads on social media sites like Facebook. That's why some members of the legislature are pushing for transparency on the web.

State lawmakers are pushing for a crackdown on social media advertising they say can come from unknown sources and spread fake news -- confusing voters in what is expected to be another heated election year. 

“Just let us know where these ads are coming from. That's the law that we have with our television ads, but New York has a gaping loophole when it comes to radio ads, when it comes to print ads and when it comes to social media. We have to change that,” said Senator Todd Kaminsky, D-Long Beach.

The lawmakers want new disclosure requirements for these types of ads that are becoming more popular for campaigns to directly target key voters.

A fine of up to $1,000 would be put in place if campaigns or groups fail to comply.