HB1065

Ban on gratuities for public officials.

Final Passage·2/24/26

Ban on gratuities for public officials in Indiana, making it a crime to offer or accept such payments.

Indiana HB1065 amends the state's criminal law to prohibit public servants from soliciting or accepting payments as rewards for official acts. It classifies such actions as a Class A misdemeanor, escalating to a Level 6 felony if the gratuity's value exceeds $750. The bill exempts certain items, including those subject to reporting requirements, those valued under $100, ceremonial items, lawful political contributions, and compensation legally received from the employing governmental entity.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 47–1 · Feb 24
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

D
1
4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

47 Yea

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1 Nay

R

2 Absent

RD

Calendar

Feb 10

9:00 AM

Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Hearing

Jan 21

10:30 AM

House Courts and Criminal Code Hearing

History

Feb 25

House

Motion to dissent filed

Feb 25

House

House dissented from Senate amendments

Feb 25

Senate

Senate conferees appointed: Niemeyer, Qaddoura