NJ S3386

Campaign funds may be used to pay for security measures for candidates, officeholders, their immediate family members living in the same household, and campaign staff when threats exist due to their political role.

Permitted security expenditures include non-structural devices (alarms, locks, cameras), structural devices (fencing, gates, security lighting), professional security personnel, and cybersecurity software and services.

Physical security equipment expenditures are capped at $10,000 per candidacy, with all purchases required to be at fair market value.

Prohibited expenditures include firearms or ammunition, payments to immediate family members or their businesses, and home improvements beyond authorized security measures.

Security devices purchased with campaign funds are considered campaign assets and must be sold at cost or reasonable value when the candidate closes their campaign or leaves office.