• ADT backed model state legislation that would let state and local candidates use campaign funds for home or office security upgrades.
• Proposal, titled Safeguarding Election Candidates Using Reasonable Expenditures (SECURE) Act, has been introduced in 16 states.
• ADT cited rising threats to public officials, including Brennan Center data showing more than 40% of state legislators have faced threats or attacks in recent years.
• U.S. Capitol Police reported threat-assessment cases rose 50% in 2025 versus prior year, covering members of Congress, staff, and Capitol building.
• ADT framed SECURE Act as a policy effort to expand access to security spending beyond federal candidates, where campaign funds already can be used for security.

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