Committee advances ban on foreign‑funded election administration with enforcement amendment

Feb 5, 2025

The committee approved HB 2521 as amended to prohibit foreign government or foreign‑funded entities from providing money or in‑kind support for election administration and to require vendor certifications to the secretary of state, while adding civil enforcement provisions.

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The House Committee on Federal and Military Affairs returned House Bill 2521 with a due‑pass recommendation after adopting an amendment that adds civil enforcement mechanisms and authorizes the attorney general to bring actions against knowing violators.

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