Relating to illegal campaign contributions, and making penalties applicable

Progress

1. Introduced
   February 11, 2026
2. Subcommittee
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3. Committee
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4. Passed House
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5. Passed Senate
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6. Signed
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Died at end of session The General Assembly adjourned on May 3, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill classifies as an illegal contribution a contribution made to a candidate or candidate’s committee by a person who is not an eligible elector that resides in the state, or political subdivision of the state, that is represented by the office sought by the candidate, as reflected in the statement of organization filed by the candidate’s committee. By operation of law, a person who willfully violates the bill is guilty of a serious misdemeanor. A serious misdemeanor is punishable by confinement for no more than one year and a fine of at least $430 but not more than $2,560.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text