MA H848

Increases individual contribution limits from $1,000 to $1,500 per candidate per year and raises state political party committee contribution limits to $15,000 annually, with biennial inflation indexing beginning December 31, 2026

Raises cash contribution thresholds from $50 to $100 and anonymous contribution limits from $50 to $100, while increasing the minimum expenditure requiring a depository check from $100 to a higher threshold

Establishes a 10-year ballot disqualification period for candidates who fail to file required campaign finance reports after civil proceedings are initiated

Creates new reporting requirements for persons or entities spending $1,000 or more to influence town warrant articles, with reports due on the fifth day preceding town meetings

Replaces the State Election Campaign Fund with a Local Election Early Voting Fund to provide grants to municipalities for election costs including equipment, voter education, vote-by-mail, and early voting expenses