HB 7768

House·20th Congress·Filed Feb 11, 2026

An Act Strengthening the Prohibition Against Vote-Buying, Providing Stiffer Penalties for Offenders, Protecting Voters from Criminal Liability, and for Other Purposes

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The bill would make vote‑buying a serious crime with long prison terms and heavy fines for buyers, organizers, and parties, while removing criminal liability from voters who receive money for their vote.

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Author · Representative

Elijah Rumbaoa San FernandoReceipts →

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HB07768 · Sources: BatasWatch

An Act Strengthening the Prohibition Against Vote-Buying, Providing Stiffer Penalties for Offenders, Protecting Voters from Criminal Liability, and for Other Purposes

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