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MA H357

Limiting campaign contributions of non-natural persons


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

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

AI Summary

This bill amends the existing campaign finance laws in Massachusetts to limit the campaign contributions of non-natural persons, such as corporations, labor unions, and other entities, to $1,000 per candidate or political committee per calendar year. The bill specifically excludes labor unions from the definition of "political committee," and caps the aggregate contributions from non-natural persons to candidates and political committees (other than ballot question committees) at $1,000 each in a calendar year.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4252 (on 02/28/2018)

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