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H 816

An Act relative to political contributions

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Mike Day

Massachusetts bill H 816 modifies political contribution rules; specifics under Election Laws committee review with October hearing scheduled.

Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in 222
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Bill Summary · H 816

Legislative bill overview

H 816 is a Massachusetts bill addressing political contributions, though specific provisions are not detailed in the available information. The bill was introduced by Rep. Mike Day and has been referred to the Election Laws committee for review. A hearing is scheduled for October 21, 2025.

Why is this important

Political contribution regulations directly affect campaign finance transparency, donor influence, and electoral fairness. Changes to contribution limits, disclosure requirements, or donation rules can reshape how candidates fund campaigns and how voters understand financial influences on elected officials.

Potential points of contention

  • Contribution limits: Any changes to donation caps could face opposition from both those favoring stricter limits (to reduce wealthy donor influence) and those opposing limits (citing free speech concerns)
  • Disclosure requirements: Expanding or restricting donor identification rules will likely divide transparency advocates from those concerned about donor privacy
  • Enforcement mechanisms: Disagreement may arise over how strictly new rules are enforced and what penalties apply for violations

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

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