HB1031 Enabling candidates for state office to use campaign funds to pay for security measures.
Enabling candidates for state office to use campaign funds to pay for security measures.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No direct taxpayer cost since funds come from campaigns rather than state budget, though it may indirectly affect campaign spending patterns.
Your Community
The bill does not directly affect local communities, schools, or public services.
Your Freedom
Modestly expands candidate access to personal security protections tied to their public role, with safeguards requiring threats be tied to political status and charges be at market rates.
Status
Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 208; eff. 8/31/2026
Sponsor
Wendy Thomas (D)
The Short Version
This bill allows NH state candidates and officeholders to use campaign funds to pay for security measures (physical, cybersecurity, personnel, and training) without it counting as personal use of those funds. The security costs must address threats tied to their political status and be at commercially reasonable rates.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ State candidates for office
- ▲ State officeholders
- ▲ Families of candidates and officeholders
- ▲ Campaign employees and state office staff
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Campaign donors, whose contributions may now fund security costs that previously would have been personal expenses
- ▼ Taxpayers if officeholders later claim state funds for security (though this bill addresses campaign funds only)
Bill statuses as of October 7, 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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