Alabama becomes the 24th state to enact a law prohibiting foreign nationals or governments from contributing to ballot measure committees
Alabama became the 24th state to enact legislation prohibiting foreign nationals and governments from contributing to ballot measure committees, with HB 214 passing unanimously on March 17. The law makes violations a Class C felony and prohibits both contributions and acceptance of foreign funding related to ballot measures.
Key Points
- Alabama HB 214 passed unanimously, establishing comprehensive ban on foreign contributions to ballot measure elections
- Violations are classified as a Class C felony, creating significant penalties for non-compliance
- Alabama joins 23 other states in adopting similar foreign spending restrictions on ballot measures