HB 1297

House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 3, 2025

An Act Prohibiting the Establishment of Political Dynasties

In plain language

The bill bars spouses and close relatives of current elected officials from running for or holding any local elected position in the same province during the same election, requires candidates to swear they have no such relationship, and lets voters or parties file petitions to disqualify violators.

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Author · Representative

Mark Santos
RepresentativeLas Piñas City, Lone District
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Official sources

Similar in what they’d do, filed by any lawmaker.

SB 35· Filed Jul 2, 2025
The Anti-Political Dynasty Act of 2025
Consolidated/substituted in the committee reportSen. Panfilo M. Lacson
HB 7199· Filed Jan 19, 2026
An Act Prohibiting Political Dynasties
Substituted by HB08389Rep. Felimon M. Espares
HB 8389· Filed Mar 9, 2026
An Act Prohibiting Political Dynasties in National and Local Elective Offices
Approved by the House on 2026-06-03, transmitted to the Senate on 2026-06-08 and received by the Senate on 2026-06-08Rep. Faustino III G. Dy +156
HB 6894· Filed Dec 16, 2025
An Act Prohibiting Political Dynasties, Providing Penalties Therefor, and for Other Purposes
Substituted by HB08389Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo +1
SB 1901· Filed Feb 24, 2026
The Anti-Political Dynasty Act
Pending second reading, special orderSen. Robinhood Padilla

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