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RI H7495
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jennifer Boylan
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AI Summary
- Authorizes candidates and elected officials to use campaign funds for security-related expenses to protect themselves, campaign staff, and immediate family (spouse, domestic partner, or minor children) from threats arising from their public service or candidacy
- Covers purchase, installation, maintenance, and monitoring of physical security equipment such as surveillance cameras, door access controls, locks, alarms, and motion detectors, which must be installed by a state-licensed company
- Caps campaign fund spending on physical security equipment and installation at $10,000 per individual per campaign cycle
- Prohibits use of campaign funds for firearms or ammunition, payments to family members or their entities, or unrelated home improvements
- Requires all security expenditures to be reported to the state campaign finance agency with itemized receipts, subject to public disclosure (excluding security plans, designs, or schematics), but does not require documentation of a specific threat or law enforcement verification
Legislative Description
Authorizes the use of campaign funds for security related expenses, including home and office security systems and ongoing monitoring, in response to threats arising from their public service or candidacy.
Elections
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections
2/4/2026
Committee Referrals
State Government & Elections2/4/2026
Full Bill Text
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