HB556

In ethics standards and financial disclosure, prohibiting certain transportation, lodging, hospitality, cash and gifts and further providing for statement of financial interests.

Introduced·2/11/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB556 amends ethics standards to restrict certain gifts and hospitality for public officials and employees.

Pennsylvania HB556 amends Title 65 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to enhance ethics standards and financial disclosure requirements. The bill prohibits public officials and employees, and their spouses, from soliciting or accepting transportation, lodging, hospitality, cash, gifts, or anything of economic value from sources with a potential conflict of interest. Exceptions include gifts from relatives or friends, provided the giver is not a registered lobbyist or an employee of one.

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History

Feb 11, 2025

House

Referred to State Government