H844

Relative to pay-to-play schemes

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Prohibits investment advisers from soliciting or accepting campaign contributions from government entities and then awarding contracts.

This bill amends Chapter 55 of the General Laws to prohibit investment advisers from soliciting or accepting campaign contributions from government entities and subsequently awarding contracts. It defines key terms such as "investment adviser" and "solicitor." The bill also outlines exceptions for certain contributions and allows the Office of Campaign and Political Finance to grant exemptions. Violations are subject to fines and imprisonment.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
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