AN ACT relating to campaign finance.

Amend KRS 121.175 to allow the use of campaign funds to pay for the reasonable costs of security measures for a state candidate, officeholder, member of his or her family, and employees of the candidate's campaign or the officeholder's office as long as the amount does not exceed $15,000 per fiscal year; define "security measure" and "usual and normal charge."

Campaign Finance Elections and Voting State Agencies Safety

Introduced: January 7, 2026

Last action: April 3, 2026

(Acts Ch. 25)

In effect since July 15, 2026

Acts from the 2026 Regular Session that don't carry an emergency clause or set their own effective date took effect 90 days after the session adjourned (Ky. Constitution § 55).

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This bill changes Kentucky's campaign finance rules to allow candidates and officeholders to use campaign funds to pay for personal security measures for themselves, their family members, and their campaign or office staff. There is a cap of $15,000 per fiscal year on how much campaign money can be spent this way. The bill also defines what counts as a "security measure" and sets a standard for reasonable charges. Who it may affect: state candidates, elected officeholders, their families, and campaign or office employees.

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