Campaign finance; campaign contributions used for dependent care expenses authorized

HB 62 would allow candidates, public officials, and their campaign committees to use campaign funds for dependent care expenses, such as childcare or elder care, during campaign activities or while performing official duties. This amendment to Alabama's campaign finance law adds dependent care as a new permitted expense category, which was not previously allowed under existing rules. The bill specifically defines "dependent care expenses" as costs incurred for caring for dependent children, disabled individuals, or others for whom the candidate has caregiving responsibility during campaign or office work. It would directly affect candidates and officeholders with caregiving responsibilities during their campaigns or official service.