Massachusetts § 9A - Contributions by electronic means; acceptance by political action committees; authorization cards

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 9A — Contributions by electronic means; acceptance by political action committees; authorization cards, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 9A. Contributions by electronic means; acceptance by political action committees; authorization cards

Section 9A. A political action committee may accept contributions of money from individual contributors by direct deposit of funds into the committee's bank account by wire transfer or other electronic means; provided, however, that said contributor provides the political action committee with a true copy of the signed authorization card provided by the contributor to the contributor's employer, or the contributor's bank or other financial institution. Said authorization card shall include (1) the name and residential address of the contributor, (2) the occupation and employer or employers of any contributor whose authorization card authorizes a contribution of two hundred dollars or more or periodic contributions which in the aggregate exceed or may exceed two hundred dollars or more within any one calendar year, and (3) the amount and payment period, if any, of each contribution. In addition, the authorization card shall include a statement that the contributor's authorization may be revoked by the contributor at any time by written notice from the contributor to the contributor's employer, or the contributor's bank or other financial institution.

Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 9A

What does Massachusetts General Laws § 9A cover?

Section 9A ("Contributions by electronic means; acceptance by political action committees; authorization cards") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Massachusetts § 9A?

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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?

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