Pennsylvania SB66 amends ethics standards to define cash gifts, restrict their acceptance by public officials, and set penalties.
Pennsylvania SB66 amends Title 65 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to redefine "cash gift" as including various forms of currency and virtual currency, while excluding certain personal gifts and public awards. It prohibits public officials and employees from accepting or soliciting cash gifts from lobbyists, principals, or those seeking official action. Violations involving gifts under $250 are misdemeanors, while those over $250 are felonies. Fines and penalties are directed to the General Fund. The act takes effect 60 days after enactment.
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