H812

Relative to transparent political campaigning

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H812 amends election laws to enhance transparency in political campaigning.

Massachusetts H812 amends the definition of "electioneering communication" to include text messages and mandates disclosure of top contributors in such communications. This bill seeks to ensure transparency in political campaigning by requiring specific disclosures in certain types of communications, including text messages, within 90 days before an election.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Oct 21, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Election Laws Hearing

History

Apr 2

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5311 (under House Rule 27)

Oct 10, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in 222

Oct 10, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order