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PA HB852

PA HB852
In primary and election expenses, further providing for definitions, providing for disclosure of electioneering communications and for registration required and further providing for contributions or expenditures by national banks, corporations or unincorporated associations.


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Introduced
03/10/2021
In Committee
03/10/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
11/30/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in primary and election expenses, further providing for definitions, providing for disclosure of electioneering communications and for registration required and further providing for contributions or expenditures by national banks, corporations or unincorporated associations.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to provide new definitions, including "electioneering communication", "direct mail", "mass mail", and "public communication". It requires nonprofit organizations that make significant expenditures on electioneering communications to file disclosure statements, and it requires certain nonprofit organizations to register with the Secretary of the Commonwealth if they expect to make contributions or expenditures of $25,000 or more in a calendar year to support or oppose candidates, ballot questions, or referendums. Additionally, the bill imposes restrictions on contributions or expenditures by national banks, corporations, or unincorporated associations in connection with electioneering communications.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT (on 03/10/2021)

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