The bill adds a new section, Section 17-5-7.3, to the Code of Alabama 1975, which allows campaign funds to be utilized for specific security measures aimed at protecting candidates, elected officials, and their immediate families or staff. The authorized security expenses include reasonable costs for cybersecurity services, installation and monitoring of nonstructural security devices (such as alarms and cameras), and hiring security personnel. Additionally, any security devices permanently attached to the property are exempt from liquidation provisions, ensuring that these measures can be implemented without financial penalties.

Furthermore, the bill permits legislators who acquired furnishings for their offices in the Alabama State House before January 1, 2026, to dispose of such property without needing to account for its value, in light of the building's impending demolition. This provision overrides existing liquidation requirements, facilitating a smoother transition as the building is prepared for demolition. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 17-5-7
Engrossed: 17-5-7
Enrolled: 17-5-7