
Currently, childcare costs incurred during campaign events and activities are considered personal expenses and therefore not eligible for reimbursement under MA law. This bill would allow state and local candidates to use their campaign funds to pay for campaign-related childcare expenses. Childcare should be treated like other allowable expenses, such as printing literature and purchasing tuxedos for campaign events. This bill would eliminate a major barrier for parents seeking public office in their communities and advance equitable political representation throughout the Commonwealth.
Referred to the Joint Committee on Election Laws
Bill re-introduced as H.669
Sent to Study (Study Order H.5307)
Reporting date extended to June 10th, 2022
Reporting date extended to April 15th, 2022
Hearing held by the Committee on Election Laws
Referred to the Committee on Election Laws
Bill re-introduced as H.769
Sent to Study
During debate on H.4087, House doesn't adopt this law as amendment, but creates a commission to "study" the issue
Committee Hearing (Election Laws)
Bill dies after not being taken up by the House
Favorably reported by Election Laws Committee
Bill introduced as H.2898