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This bill calls for a United States Constitutional Amendment and a limited amendment proposing convention. The key provisions are: 1) The bill requests that Congress propose an amendment to the Constitution that would affirm that the rights protected by the Constitution are the rights of natural persons (human individuals) only, and that Congress and the states shall place limits on political contributions and expenditures to ensure all citizens have access to the political process, as the spending of money to influence elections is not protected free speech under the First Amendment. 2) If Congress does not propose this constitutional amendment within 6 months, the bill constitutes a petition by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, pursuant to Article V of the U.S. Constitution, for a limited Convention for the exclusive purpose of proposing amendments addressing concerns raised by the Citizens United v. FEC and related decisions. 3) This petition will not be considered by Congress until 33 other states submit similar petitions, and Congress determines the scope of amendments considered by the convention will be limited to the same purpose requested by Massachusetts.

Military Affairs and Security

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2163