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MA H651

Limiting campaign contributions of non-natural persons


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to campaign contributions of foreign persons, corporations or entities. Election Laws.

AI Summary

This bill limits campaign contributions from non-natural persons, such as corporations, business entities, and labor unions, to $1,000 per candidate and $1,000 per other political committee (excluding ballot question committees) per calendar year. The bill also excludes labor unions from the definition of "political committee" under the existing law. The key provisions of the bill aim to restrict the influence of non-citizen, non-individual entities in campaign finance.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4403 (on 02/10/2020)

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