CT HB05546

Excludes Connecticut's statutorily recognized indigenous tribes (under section 47-59a) from the definitions of "state contractor," "prospective state contractor," and "subcontractor" for campaign finance purposes, meaning tribal entities would no longer be subject to campaign contribution restrictions that apply to state contractors.

Adds "personal security services" as a new defined term in campaign finance law, covering security for candidates, their families, and campaign staff when necessary due to campaign activity.

Authorizes campaign committees to pay for personal security services as a permissible expenditure, with payments allowed through certification of election results, provided costs are reasonable and customary.

Requires the State Elections Enforcement Commission to amend regulations on or after July 1, 2026 to permit expenditures for personal security services by qualified candidate committees receiving Citizens' Election Program grants.

Allows Citizens' Election Program participating candidates to pay for personal security services from personal funds without those expenditures counting toward personal fund limits ($20,000 for Governor, $10,000 for other statewide offices, $2,000 for state senator, $1,000 for state representative).