SB 1558

Senate·20th Congress·Filed Nov 27, 2025

Anti-Political Dynasty Act

An Act Defining and Prohibiting Political Dynasties

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The bill seeks to stop family members up to the third degree (e.g., siblings, cousins, aunts, uncles) of current elected officials from running for or holding any other elected position at the same time, aiming to broaden political competition.

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Author · Senator

Bam AquinoReceipts →

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HB 2037· Filed Jul 16, 2025
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HB 7413· Filed Jan 27, 2026
An Act Prohibiting the Concurrent and Successive Holding of Multiple Elective Positions by Members of the Same Family, Imposing Limitations on Family-Based Candidacies, and for Other Purposes
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SB 35· Filed Jul 2, 2025
The Anti-Political Dynasty Act of 2025
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HB 6886· Filed Dec 15, 2025
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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

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SBN-1558 · Sources: BatasWatch

Anti-Political Dynasty Act

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