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HB 1031

enabling candidates for state office to use campaign funds to pay for security measures.

Filed 2026 · Signed into law · Election Law · Elections

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StatusSIGNED BY GOVERNOR
In the HouseCONCURRED
In the SenatePASSED/ADOPTED WITH AMENDMENT
Introduced1/7/2026
Floor date5/7/2026
LSR number2557
Chapter0208
Local government impactno
Committee codeH36

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Where it stands

House: CONCURRED · Senate: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AMENDMENT

Every floor vote on this bill was a voice or division vote, so there is no record of how individual legislators voted.

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Sponsors

Thomas, Wendy(D) Hills 12, Lane, Connie(D) Merr 16, Murray, Alissandra(D) Hills 20, Reardon, Tara(D) Merr 15, Telerski, Laura(D) Hills 11
Prime sponsor in bold. From the General Court sponsor file.

What happened

Every action recorded in the official docket, in order. Each line ends with the journal or calendar that recorded it; where we have the document, that citation links to it.

Votes

Roll call tallies and individual votes from the General Court roll call files. Presiding, excused and absent are shown separately: one member presides over each House roll call and does not vote except to break a tie.

Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0293h

February 5, 2026 · House · None–None, adopted

Decided on a voice vote. Only the outcome was recorded — there is no count of how any member voted.

Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1266s

April 9, 2026 · Senate · None–None, adopted

Decided on a voice vote. Only the outcome was recorded — there is no count of how any member voted.

House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1266s (Rep. Berry)

May 7, 2026 · House · None–None, adopted

Decided on a voice vote. Only the outcome was recorded — there is no count of how any member voted.

Committee reports

Reproduced from the House Calendar in the committee’s own words.

Committee — OUGHT TO PASS WITH AMENDMENT

Rep. Ross Berry

As amended, this bill allows candidates for office to use campaign funds for personal security measures such as home video cameras, bodyguards, exterior lighting, and alarm systems. Rather than narrowly defining security expenses, the bill intentionally provides a non-exhaustive list to allow flexibility as security needs evolve and vary by circumstance. It was noted during the hearing that, while not specifically enumerated, this flexibility would include the purchase of firearms for personal security and protection. This approach ensures candidates can take reasonable and appropriate steps to protect themselves and their families in an environment of increasing threats, while avoiding overly rigid statutory limitations. The amendment removed the $3,000 expenditure cap which was noted during the hearing would be exhausted very quickly for statewide campaigns. Vote 16-0.

Hearings and recordings

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