Rhode Island H7495 allows candidates and elected officials to use campaign funds for security expenses, including home and office security systems.
Rhode Island H7495, known as the Safeguarding Election Candidates Using Reasonable Expenditures Act, authorizes the use of campaign funds for security-related expenses. This includes home and office security systems and ongoing monitoring in response to threats arising from their public service or candidacy. The act limits the use of campaign funds to $10,000 per individual and prohibits using these funds for firearms, payments to family members, or unrelated home improvements.
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