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H 845

An Act relative to the campaign finance reporting cycle

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Kim Ferguson and 4 co-sponsors

H.845 adjusts Massachusetts campaign finance reporting requirements, potentially changing disclosure frequency or timing to affect transparency and campaign compliance obligations.

Accompanied a study order, see H5311 (under House Rule 27)
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Bill Summary · H 845

Legislative bill overview

H.845 modifies Massachusetts's campaign finance reporting requirements, though the bill summary provided does not specify the exact changes to the reporting cycle. Based on the title, it likely adjusts the frequency, timing, or format of when candidates and committees must disclose financial contributions and expenditures to state election authorities.

Why is this important

Campaign finance reporting cycles directly affect transparency in elections and voters' ability to make informed decisions about candidate funding sources. Changes to reporting requirements can either enhance public disclosure before elections occur or reduce compliance burdens on campaigns, depending on the direction of modification.

Potential points of contention

  • Timing of disclosures: Whether reporting deadlines are moved closer to or further from election day, affecting voter access to late-breaking funding information
  • Reporting frequency: Whether the bill increases, decreases, or maintains the number of required reporting periods, impacting administrative costs for campaigns
  • Transparency versus burden: Balancing public interest in real-time campaign funding data against compliance complexity and costs for candidates and committees

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

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