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AL SB92
AL SB92Campaign contributions; contributions made with credit card with billing address outside U.S. prohibited, exceptions provided
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Campaign contributions; contributions made with credit card with billing address outside U.S. prohibited, exceptions provided
AI Summary
This bill prohibits principal campaign committees, political action committees (PACs), and political parties from accepting online credit card contributions if the billing address associated with the credit card is outside the United States, with specific exceptions. PACs are organizations that campaign for or against candidates or ballot measures. To accept an online credit card contribution, the contributor must provide the credit card's verification code and, generally, have a U.S. billing address. However, U.S. citizens living abroad can still contribute if they provide their U.S. voter registration mailing address instead of a U.S. billing address. Treasurers of these committees must keep records of contributors for reporting purposes, and financial institutions that process these contributions without verifying the code and U.S. billing address can face financial penalties. This legislation is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Ethics and Campaign Finance Hearing (10:30:00 2/25/2026 Room 418) (on 02/25/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/bill-search |
| Fiscal Note - Introduced | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2026RS/FiscalNotes/FN-BYZCYJ4-1.pdf |
| BillText | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2026RS/SB92-int.pdf |
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