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NH HB1031
Bill
Status
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Wendy Thomas
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AI Summary
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Allows state candidates and officeholders to use up to $3,000 of campaign funds for security measures without it being classified as prohibited personal use
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Security expenses must address dangers or threats that exist specifically because of the individual's status as a candidate or officeholder, not unrelated personal risks
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Covered security measures include non-structural devices (alarms, locks, cameras), structural improvements solely for security (fencing, gates, lighting), professional security personnel, and cybersecurity software and services
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All security disbursements must be at "usual and normal" commercially reasonable rates prevailing in the market
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Protection extends to the candidate/officeholder, their family members, and campaign or office employees
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Takes effect 60 days after passage
Legislative Description
Enabling candidates for state office to use campaign funds to pay for security measures.
Last Action
Hearing: 03/17/2026, Room 122-123, State House, 10:00 am; Senate Calendar 10
3/11/2026