An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, providing for corporate political contributions; and imposing penalties.
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Summary
The bill amends Pennsylvania’s Election Code to let domestic corporations and LLCs give money to candidates and political committees, but it bars any corporation with foreign ownership or control from doing so. It requires corporations to certify they are not foreign‑influenced before making a contribution or expenditure. The change aims to open corporate giving while protecting elections from foreign influence.
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