HB 6286 Summary

• Requires state supreme court justices, judges, and candidates for state judicial office to file annual personal financial disclosure reports with the Bureau of Elections by May 1 each year.

• Reports must disclose earned income sources ($5,000+), investment holdings (stocks, bonds, real estate valued at $50,000+), business positions ($1,000+ compensation), and other financial interests held by the filer and immediate family members.

• Bureau of Elections must make filed reports publicly available online within one business day and available for inspection within three business days of receipt.

• Establishes penalties for violations: late filing fees of $25-50 per business day (up to $5,000), and misdemeanor charges with fines up to $10,000 for knowingly filing incomplete or inaccurate reports.

• Takes effect 90 days after enactment and allows certain exemptions for spousal assets, inherited property, and Social Security benefits.