Campaign money can pay only for licensed security guards
Candidates and elected officials may use campaign funds to pay for security personnel only if the guards hold the right license from the state Bureau of Security and Investigative Services. Other rules on campaign-funded security stay in place.
Who it affects
Candidates, elected officials and security companies they hire
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California AB 2655: Campaign funds: security expenses: security personnel.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.