Relating to the payment of home security expenses from campaign funds, and making penalties applicable

Progress

1. Introduced
   January 29, 2026
2. Subcommittee
   February 9, 2026
3. Committee
   February 17, 2026
4. Passed House
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5. Passed Senate
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6. Signed
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Became HF 2597 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2597 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill relates to the payment of home security expenses from campaign funds. The bill permits a candidate or candidate’s committee to pay for home security expenses using campaign funds if the payment to the home security provider is reasonable. The bill allows a candidate or candidate’s committee to expend up to $3,000 once for the installation of a home security system and up to $1,200 annually for the operation of a home security system. The bill requires the candidate to keep logs relating to payment for any such services, which shall be provided to the Iowa ethics and campaign disclosure board upon request during the course of an audit.

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