H821

Promoting political participation

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H821 establishes a payroll deduction mechanism for voluntary contributions to not-for-profit social welfare organizations and political.

Massachusetts H821 creates a payroll deduction system to facilitate voluntary contributions to not-for-profit social welfare organizations and political committees. Employers must deduct contributions from employees' pay and remit them to designated organizations, minus a reasonable administrative fee. Employees can authorize deductions for contributions as low as $2.00 per pay period. The bill aims to promote political participation by enabling individuals to contribute regularly without transaction costs. The attorney general will enforce the law and adopt necessary regulations.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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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