Bill
H 812
Overview: H 812, An Act relative to transparent political campaigning, Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in 222, Introduced: February 27, 2025, Classification
Overview: H 812, An Act relative to transparent political campaigning, Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in 222, Introduced: February 27, 2025, Classification: bill
Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this bill is to increase transparency in political campaigning by requiring additional disclosures and reporting from candidates and political organizations.
Key Provisions:
- Mandates more detailed reporting of campaign contributions and expenditures
- Requires prominent disclosure of top donors on campaign advertisements
- Establishes new restrictions on coordination between candidates and independent expenditure groups
- Increases penalties for violations of campaign finance laws
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Candidates for public office will be subject to the new disclosure and reporting requirements
- Political action committees, super PACs, and other independent expenditure groups will face new coordination restrictions
- Voters will have more information about the funding sources behind political campaigns
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill is currently scheduled for a hearing on October 21, 2025
- If passed, the new requirements would take effect for the next election cycle
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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