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NH HB1031

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Wendy Thomas

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • All security disbursements must be at "usual and normal" commercially reasonable rates prevailing in the market

  • Protection extends to the candidate/officeholder, their family members, and campaign or office employees

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Election Law and Municipal Affairs2/9/2026
Election Law11/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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