HB 1031·NH·house
enabling candidates for state office to use campaign funds to pay for security measures.
Signed into LawFiled Nov 7, 2025
Sponsor: Wendy Ellen N Thomas
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Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 208; eff. 8/31/2026
Jul 9, 2026
Summary
HB 1031 lets candidates running for state office spend campaign contributions on security measures such as personal protection or venue safety. It affects any candidate who raises campaign funds and seeks to improve their personal safety while campaigning. The change is intended to help protect candidates from threats without requiring separate fundraising.
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