Bill > H816

This bill modifies Massachusetts campaign finance regulations by amending Section 7a of the General Laws Chapter 55. The first amendment clarifies that an individual can contribute up to $500 per calendar year to political committees not already specified in other sections of the law. The second amendment introduces a new provision allowing individuals to contribute up to $5,000 per calendar year to independent expenditure Political Action Committees (PACs), which are specifically defined in section 18A of the law. An independent expenditure PAC is a type of political committee that can raise and spend money to influence elections, but cannot coordinate directly with a candidate's campaign. These changes aim to provide more flexibility for individual political donations while maintaining contribution limits to prevent potential undue influence in the political process. The bill seeks to update existing campaign finance regulations to reflect current political fundraising practices and ensure transparency in political contributions.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H816