The Massachusetts Campaign Finance for Childcare Coalition is working to pass S475/H769 An Act Supporting Parents Running for Public Office. This bill would amend the current campaign finance law to cover childcare expenses just like other allowable expenses such as printing literature, meals for campaign staff, tuxedos for campaign events.

TWENTY SIX other states and the federal government allow campaign funds to be used for child care. This past December 2020, the Special Commission on Family Care and Child Care Services offered recommendations for how the Legislature can effectively implement and amend current legislation to allow Massachusetts candidates to use campaign funds for child care expenses. Senator Jehlen has filed Amendment #168 to make Child Care a Campaign Expense

Join us in urging your Senator to Co Sponsor Amendment #168 by Monday to make Child Care a Campaign Expense! Make sure this gets to the Governor’s desk this session!