Authorizes use of campaign funds for security expenses of candidate and immediate family.
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Overview
This bill allows New Jersey candidates and elected officials to use their campaign funds to cover reasonable security expenses for themselves, their immediate family members residing in the same household, and their staff. These expenses can include security hardware, personnel, cybersecurity measures, and certain structural security improvements. The bill aims to provide protection for individuals who may be targets of threats due to their candidacy or elected office. It specifically prohibits spending on firearms, payments to related entities, and unrelated home improvements.
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