A bill for an act relating to illegal campaign contributions, and making penalties applicable.

HF 2409 prohibits contributions to a candidate or their committee from individuals who are not eligible voters (as defined in Iowa law) and reside in the specific political district the candidate seeks to represent. This directly affects non-eligible voters living within the candidate's district, as their contributions would be classified as illegal under this bill. Violations are punishable as a serious misdemeanor, with fines ranging from $430 to $2,560 and potential jail time up to one year, plus possible civil penalties up to $2,000 from the Iowa Ethics Board. The bill amends campaign finance rules to clarify and enforce these restrictions.