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MA H825

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brandy Fluker-Reid

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Allows candidates for public office to use campaign funds to pay for adult-care services for parents or other adult dependents when care is needed due to campaign activities
  • Defines "adult-care services" to include caregiving by individuals, non-profits, or for-profit organizations, plus related costs incurred as a result of campaigning
  • Prohibits payments to family members of the person receiving care unless that family member owns, operates, or works for a professional caregiving service and charges standard rates
  • Requires the director of campaign and political finance to issue implementing regulations within 90 days of enactment
  • Amends Chapter 55 of Massachusetts General Laws governing campaign finance

Legislative Description

Supporting caregivers running for public office

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

11/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means11/19/2025
Election Laws2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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