MA S8

Proposes a constitutional amendment declaring that corporations, corporate entities, and artificial persons are not entitled to the constitutional rights afforded to human inhabitants of Massachusetts

Grants the Massachusetts General Court authority to regulate and set reasonable limits on all political contributions and expenditures to ensure equal political access regardless of economic status

Requires timely public disclosure of all permissible contributions and expenditures, including late donations, before any vote is held

Explicitly preserves freedom of the press, stating the amendment shall not be construed to abridge press freedoms

Filed by Senator Paul W. Mark on January 17, 2025; similar matter was filed in the 2023-2024 session as Senate No. 9