Bill > H0061

This bill amends Florida law to allow political candidates to use campaign funds to pay for child care expenses directly related to campaign activities, with specific guidelines and restrictions. The bill defines "campaign-related child care expenses" as costs associated with caring for a candidate's dependent child during campaign activities like participating in events, canvassing, debates, and meeting with constituents or donors. Candidates can use campaign funds for these expenses only if the child care would not be necessary without the campaign, and cannot use these funds for personal errands or routine child care unrelated to campaigning. To ensure transparency and accountability, candidates must maintain receipts and invoices from eligible child care providers for at least three years after the campaign ends and must disclose these child care expenses in their regular campaign finance reports, including specific amounts and dates. The bill aims to provide candidates, particularly those with young children, more flexibility in managing campaign-related responsibilities while maintaining strict oversight of campaign fund usage. The provisions of this bill will take effect on July 1, 2025.

Government Affairs

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/61