Alabama HB214 prohibits foreign nationals from contributing to state and local campaigns and requires disclaimers for solicitations to avoid foreign.

Alabama HB214 amends the Fair Campaign Practices Act to prohibit foreign nationals from contributing to campaigns, ballot measures, political parties, or political action committees. It also prohibits these entities from soliciting contributions from foreign nationals. The bill defines "foreign national" to include non-citizens, foreign governments, and entities organized under foreign laws. Violators face criminal penalties. The Alabama Ethics Commission and Secretary of State are directed to use federal guidance to avoid regulatory confusion.

Alabama HB214 prohibits foreign nationals from contributing to state and local campaigns and requires disclaimers for solicitations to avoid foreign.

Alabama HB214 amends the Fair Campaign Practices Act to prohibit foreign nationals from contributing to campaigns, ballot measures, political parties, or political action committees. It also prohibits these entities from soliciting contributions from foreign nationals. The bill defines "foreign national" to include non-citizens, foreign governments, and entities organized under foreign laws. Violators face criminal penalties. The Alabama Ethics Commission and Secretary of State are directed to use federal guidance to avoid regulatory confusion.