Bill > H0361

This bill amends Florida's campaign finance laws to allow candidates to use campaign funds to pay for child care expenses directly related to campaign activities, such as attending campaign events, debates, or meeting with constituents and donors. The bill defines "campaign-related child care expenses" and "eligible child care provider," and establishes specific conditions for using campaign funds for child care. Candidates may use campaign funds for child care only if the expenses would not exist without the campaign and are not for personal errands or routine child care. Candidates must maintain detailed records of these expenses, including dates, times, and descriptions of campaign events, and keep receipts and invoices from licensed child care providers for at least three years after the campaign ends. Additionally, candidates must disclose these child care expenses in their regular campaign finance reports, specifying the amounts and dates. The bill aims to provide candidates, particularly those with young children, more flexibility in managing campaign-related childcare costs while maintaining transparency and preventing misuse of campaign funds. The provisions will take effect on July 1, 2026.

Government Affairs

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/361