Bill > HB373

This bill amends Kentucky campaign finance law to allow candidates and officeholders to use campaign funds to pay for reasonable security measures that address specific ongoing dangers or threats directly related to their political status. The bill defines "security measures" broadly to include non-structural security devices like alarm systems and motion detectors, structural security devices such as special locks and fencing, security personnel services, and cybersecurity software and services. The expenditures must be for the "usual and normal charge" for such goods or services, which means the standard market price for goods or a commercially reasonable rate for services. Importantly, the security measures must be specifically tied to risks that would not exist if the individual were not a candidate or officeholder, preventing the use of campaign funds for general personal security. The bill provides detailed guidelines about what qualifies as a security measure and how to determine appropriate pricing, ensuring transparency and preventing potential misuse of campaign funds while providing additional protection for political candidates and their staff.