H826

Relative to candidates for public office reporting public assistance

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H826 requires candidates for public office to report public assistance received, excluding MASSHealth and Medicaid.

Massachusetts H826 amends the state's election laws to mandate that candidates for public office report any public assistance they received, with the exception of MASSHealth and Medicaid. This change aims to increase transparency in the financial disclosures of candidates, ensuring voters have access to more comprehensive information about their potential representatives. The bill specifically excludes MASSHealth and Medicaid from the reporting requirements.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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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