HB1480

Mississippi HB1480 would allow candidates and elected officials to use campaign funds for security-related expenses.

Mississippi HB1480, the Safeguarding Election Candidates Using Reasonable Expenditures (SECURE) Act, would authorize the use of campaign funds by candidates and elected officials for security-related expenses, including home and office security systems and ongoing monitoring, in response to threats arising from public service or candidacy. The act defines "security expenses" and establishes a maximum amount that may be spent for such expenses during a campaign cycle. The act also requires standardized reporting formats and audit procedures to enforce its provisions.