HB 909

House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 1, 2025

An Act Defining Dynasty and Prohibiting the Establishment Thereof

In plain language

The bill defines political dynasties and bars spouses or close relatives (within the second civil degree) of an incumbent from running for or holding any local elective office in the same area, requiring candidates to swear they have no such relationship and giving voters the right to petition COMELEC to disqualify violators.

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Author · Representative

Bernadette Barbers
RepresentativeSurigao del Norte, 2nd District
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HB00909 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch