Bill > HB4083

This bill amends the Illinois Election Code to modify restrictions on how political committees can spend funds, specifically by creating an exception to the existing prohibition on expenditures to a public official or candidate. The new provision allows political committees to spend money on security-related expenses for a public official or candidate, including security at their residence or other security services, if these services are reasonably necessary due to risks arising from the official's political or governmental duties. Previously, the law prohibited most direct payments to officials or their family members, with only limited exceptions. The bill expands those exceptions to explicitly include security-related expenses, recognizing that public officials and candidates may face unique safety risks because of their roles. This change gives political committees more flexibility in supporting the safety of public officials by allowing them to fund security measures that are directly tied to the risks associated with political or governmental service. The bill maintains other existing restrictions on political committee expenditures, such as prohibitions on personal expenses, excessive spending, and reimbursements for already-paid costs.

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=4083&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104