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.

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.