Bill > HB62

This bill amends Alabama's campaign finance law to explicitly allow candidates and public officials to use campaign contributions for dependent care expenses. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision defining "dependent care expenses" as costs directly related to caring for and supervising dependent children, disabled individuals, or other individuals under the candidate's caregiving responsibility while the candidate is engaged in campaign-related activities or performing official duties. The change expands the list of permissible uses for campaign contributions, which previously included items such as campaign expenditures, office-related expenses, donations to state funds, charitable organizations, and legal fees. The bill clarifies that these dependent care expenses are now a legitimate use of campaign funds, potentially making political participation more accessible for candidates with caregiving responsibilities. The legislation will take effect on October 1, 2025, providing candidates with a new, approved method of using campaign contributions to offset the costs associated with caregiving while performing political duties.

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