Bill > HB4131

This bill amends the Election Code to allow political committees to use campaign funds for personal security services and security enhancements for a candidate's home or office, which was previously prohibited under general restrictions on campaign expenditures. Specifically, the bill permits political committees to spend money on security-related items such as security systems, cameras, walls, fences, and other physical structures, as long as these expenditures are reasonably related to protecting the candidate from potential harm. The new provision will apply to all expenditures made by political committees after the 2024 general election. This change represents an expansion of allowable campaign spending, recognizing the potential safety concerns that candidates may face and providing them with additional financial resources to address personal security needs. The bill maintains existing restrictions on campaign fund use, such as prohibitions on personal expenses, while creating a specific exception for security-related expenditures that could help protect candidates from potential threats.

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=4131&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104