The bill aims to enhance the protection of elected officials, candidates, executive state officers, election officials, and criminal justice participants from threats and incidents of political violence. It introduces a new section to chapter 29B.10 RCW that defines "personal security measures," which can include various security devices, personnel, and cybersecurity services. Additionally, it amends existing laws to allow candidates to use surplus campaign funds for personal security measures necessary to address threats related to their status as public figures.

Key amendments include the specification that surplus funds can be used for direct out-of-pocket expenses related to personal security, provided these expenses are proportional to the level of threat faced. The bill also clarifies that campaign funds cannot be used to reimburse payments made to family members or entities in which family members have a beneficial interest. Furthermore, it establishes guidelines for what constitutes "usual and normal charges" for security goods and services, ensuring that expenditures remain reasonable and justifiable.

Statutes affected:
Original bill: 9A.46.020, 40.24.030, 40.16.030, 44.04.021, 29B.05.030, 29B.25.090, 29B.40.180, 29A.24.031, 65.04.140, 84.40.020, 84.40.160, 40.14.030, 4.24.680, 29B.40.090, 29B.40.130
Substitute bill: 9A.46.020, 40.24.030, 29B.05.030, 29B.55.030, 29A.24.031, 29A.08.125, 65.04.140, 84.40.020, 84.40.160, 40.14.030, 4.24.680, 29B.40.090, 29B.40.130
Second substitute: 29B.40.090, 29B.40.130