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H 867

An Act relative to bake sales, farmer’s markets, or community festivals by political party committees

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Jeff Roy

Permits Massachusetts political party committees to fundraise through bake sales, farmer's markets, and community festivals with streamlined regulatory requirements.

Accompanied a study order, see H5311 (under House Rule 27)
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Bill Summary · H 867

Legislative bill overview

H 867 allows political party committees in Massachusetts to organize and conduct fundraising through bake sales, farmer's markets, and community festivals without certain regulatory restrictions. The bill streamlines the process for local party organizations to raise funds through small-scale, community-based events that are common grassroots fundraising activities.

Why is this important

Political party committees rely on fundraising to support candidates and local organizing efforts. Clarifying the rules around informal, community-based fundraising removes potential legal ambiguity that could discourage local party participation and volunteer engagement. This affects how effectively local political organizations can operate and mobilize supporters.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory clarity vs. oversight concerns: Exempting party committee fundraising from certain rules may reduce transparency and accountability mechanisms designed to track political money, depending on which regulations are waived
  • Equity and access: Clarifying rules for some organizations' fundraising methods while others remain restricted could create unequal competitive conditions in local politics
  • Definition boundaries: The bill's specificity about which venues (bake sales, farmer's markets, festivals) qualify may be too narrow or create gray areas about similar fundraising activities

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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