Politicians Promise Notarization Act (Proposed)

In democratic societies, public trust hinges on the belief that public officials will honor the promises they make. Yet throughout history, politicians have often made grand, emotionally charged, or logistically impossible promises. These promises, though delivered publicly, carry no legal weight and are rarely fulfilled with accountability.

This law proposes that any public official - elected or appointed - who makes a promise involving substantial public impact, large-scale funding, or difficult execution, must execute a Notarized Promise Affidavit within seven (7) calendar days of the public announcement. The affidavit shall include a clear description of the promise, estimated timelines, steps for implementation, and a self-imposed penalty in the event of non-fulfillment without just cause. This requirement applies regardless of whether the official is campaigning, newly elected, or already in office.

The notarized affidavit shall be made publicly accessible online through an official Facebook account or government website, ensuring that the people can track which promises have been legally committed to, and which were merely rhetorical. Repeated failure to comply with this law may lead to administrative sanctions, transparency audits, or public disclosure labeling the official as a “Deceptive Promiser.”

The Politicians Promise Notarization Act restores honesty as a standard of leadership. It ensures that political speech is no longer a playground for lies but a formal space of measurable commitment. In doing so, it transforms every major public promise into a written, legally binding pact with the people - not just a statement of convenience.

Penalty:

First offense - One Month Salary

Second Offense - Two Month Salary

Third Offense - One Year Ban to Hold Public Office

Fourth Offense - Two Years Ban to Hold Public Office

Fifth Offense - Three Years Ban to Hold Public Office