H816

Relative to political contributions

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H816 amends campaign contribution limits for political committees and independent expenditure PACs.

Massachusetts H816 amends the state's election laws to adjust the limits on campaign contributions individuals can make to political committees and independent expenditure PACs. Specifically, it sets a maximum annual contribution limit of $500 to any political committee and $5,000 to any independent expenditure PAC. These changes aim to regulate the flow of political contributions to ensure compliance with state election laws.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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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