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FL S0072

Bill

Status

Failed

6/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lori Berman

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Florida Statutes section 106.1405 to allow candidates to use campaign account funds to pay for child care expenses directly related to campaign activities, such as attending campaign events, canvassing, debates, and meeting with constituents or donors
  • Child care expenses are only eligible if they would not exist were it not for the candidate's campaign; funds may not be used for personal errands or routine child care unrelated to campaigning
  • Defines "eligible child care provider" as any individual or licensed organization
  • Candidates must maintain receipts, invoices, and proof of payment for all campaign-related child care expenses for at least 3 years after the campaign ends and provide clear records—including dates, times, and event descriptions—to the Division of Elections
  • Candidates must disclose child care expenses, including specific amounts and dates, in their regular campaign finance reports; the act takes effect July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Use of Campaign Funds for Child Care Expenses

Last Action

Died in Rules

6/16/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules3/26/2025
Judiciary2/19/2025

Full Bill Text

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