Indiana HB1110 bans gratuities for public officials, making it a misdemeanor to offer or accept such payments.

Indiana HB1110 introduces a ban on gratuities for public officials, defining "gratuity" as a payment made as a reward or token of appreciation for an official act. The bill makes it a Class A misdemeanor for anyone to offer such a payment to a public servant or for a public servant to solicit or accept it. The offense escalates to a Level 6 felony if the gratuity's fair market value is at least $750. Exemptions include goods or services subject to reporting requirements, items valued under $100, ceremonial items, political contributions, and work-related compensation. Effective July 1, 2025.

Indiana HB1110 bans gratuities for public officials, making it a misdemeanor to offer or accept such payments.

Indiana HB1110 introduces a ban on gratuities for public officials, defining "gratuity" as a payment made as a reward or token of appreciation for an official act. The bill makes it a Class A misdemeanor for anyone to offer such a payment to a public servant or for a public servant to solicit or accept it. The offense escalates to a Level 6 felony if the gratuity's fair market value is at least $750. Exemptions include goods or services subject to reporting requirements, items valued under $100, ceremonial items, political contributions, and work-related compensation. Effective July 1, 2025.