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KY HB136

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

Wade Williams

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Campaign funds may be used for security measures for state candidates, officeholders, their family members, and campaign/office employees when addressing threats related to their official status
  • Security expenditures are capped at $15,000 per fiscal year and must be at usual and normal market rates
  • Covered security measures include nonstructural devices (locks, alarms, cameras), structural devices (wiring, lighting, gates, fencing), professional security personnel, and cybersecurity software and services
  • Structural security devices are only permitted if intended solely for security purposes, not to improve property value
  • Security measures must address ongoing dangers or threats that would not exist irrespective of the individual's status as a candidate or officeholder

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to campaign finance.

State Agencies

Last Action

to State & Local Government (S)

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

State & Local Government3/16/2026
Committee on Committees2/18/2026
Rules2/13/2026
Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs1/14/2026
Committee On Committees1/7/2026

Full Bill Text

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