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Read. Follow. Verify.Rhode Island authorizes candidates to use campaign funds for home and office security systems
Last action · June 18, 2026: Signed by GovernorSponsors: Gallo and 9 others
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What This Bill Does
Rhode Island law now allows candidates and public officials to use campaign funds to pay for security-related expenses, such as home and office security systems and ongoing monitoring, when facing threats related to their public service or candidacy.
The change alters what candidates are legally permitted to purchase using political donations, shifting personal out-of-pocket safety costs onto campaign accounts for those experiencing threats due to public office.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Candidates and Public Officials
Candidates and public officials are permitted to use campaign accounts to purchase home and office security systems and monitoring services when facing threats.
Key Facts
- Rhode Island enacted legislation relating to campaign contributions and expenditures reporting under S 2334.
- The law explicitly authorizes candidates and public officials to use campaign funds to pay for security-related expenses.
- Eligible security expenses include home and office security systems as well as ongoing monitoring services.
- The expenditure of campaign funds for security must be in response to threats arising from public service or candidacy.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Current status: Signed into law.
Procedural history
22 actions- Jun 18, 2026EnrolledSigned by Governor
- Jun 16, 2026Transmitted to Governor
- Jun 11, 2026FloorSenate passed Sub B in concurrence
- Jun 10, 2026Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)
- Jun 10, 2026FloorHouse passed Sub B
- Jun 8, 2026Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026)
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- Jun 8, 2026FloorCommittee recommends passage of Sub B
- Jun 5, 2026Proposed Substitute
- Jun 5, 2026Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)
- May 20, 2026CommitteeReferred to House State Government & Elections
- May 19, 2026FloorSenate passed Sub A
- May 15, 2026Placed on Senate Calendar (05/19/2026)
- May 14, 2026FloorCommittee recommends passage of Sub A
- May 13, 2026Proposed Substitute
- May 8, 2026Scheduled for consideration (05/14/2026)
- Apr 29, 2026Meeting postponed (04/29/2026)
- Apr 24, 2026Scheduled for consideration
- Apr 15, 2026Committee recommended Substitute A be held for further study
- Apr 15, 2026Committee recommended indefinite postponement
- Apr 14, 2026Proposed Substitute
- Apr 10, 2026Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2026)
- Jan 23, 2026IntroducedIntroduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs
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- Controversy15Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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