H867

Relative to bake sales, farmer’s markets, or community festivals by political party committees

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Exempts small payments for food or goods at bake sales, farmer’s markets, or community festivals from campaign contribution limits.

This bill amends the definition of "contribution" in Massachusetts election laws to exclude payments under $10,000 per year for food, beverages, or goods sold by political party committees at events like bake sales, farmer’s markets, or community festivals. This exemption applies even if the purchase price exceeds the cost of the goods sold.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Sponsors

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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