This bill amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to update definitions and impose limitations on campaign contributions. Specifically, it revises the definition of "valuable thing" to include legal or accounting services provided to political committees for compliance purposes. Additionally, it establishes a new section that sets aggregate contribution limits for candidates, aligning them with federal regulations under 52 U.S.C. 30116 and 11 CFR 110.
The bill also mandates that the Secretary of the Commonwealth certify and communicate these contribution limits to the Legislative Reference Bureau for publication. The changes are set to take effect on January 1, 2026, or immediately, depending on which date comes later.
Statutes/Laws affected: Printer's No. 556 (Feb 11, 2025): P.L.1333, No.320
Printer's No. 0556: P.L.1333, No.320