The proposed bill, designated as Section 17-5-6.1 of the Code of Alabama 1975, introduces a new provision allowing political action committees, principal campaign committees, and other entities required to file reports under the Fair Campaign Practices Act to destroy their records after a retention period of four years. This includes any records or accounts mandated by the chapter, as well as copies of reports or statements filed and all relevant records associated with them.

The bill does not contain any deletions from current law but establishes a clear timeline for record retention and destruction, which is intended to streamline the administrative burden on these committees. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2026, following its passage through the legislative process with unanimous support.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 17-5-6
Engrossed: 17-5-6