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PA HB744
Bill
Status
3/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jared Solomon
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AI Summary
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Public officials, public employees, and candidates for public office are prohibited from accepting gifts exceeding $50 aggregate fair market value from any one person per calendar year, and all cash gifts are completely banned
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Lobbyists are explicitly included in the definition of "person" subject to gift restrictions, and the term "friend" in gift exceptions specifically excludes lobbyists and their employees
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Exceptions to the gift ban include gifts from family members and friends for personal reasons, lawful campaign contributions, informational materials, training, food at public events, honorary degrees valued at $100 or less, and items with de minimis economic impact
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Financial disclosure requirements are strengthened by lowering the gift reporting threshold from $250 to $50, eliminating the $650 minimum for reporting transportation/lodging/hospitality expenses, and adding new requirements to report honoraria over $50 and awards/prizes over $500
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The act takes effect 60 days after enactment and amends Title 65 (Public Officers) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes
Legislative Description
In ethics standards and financial disclosure, further providing for definitions and for restricted activities, providing for gift ban and for gift ban exceptions and further providing for statement of financial interests.
Last Action
Referred to State Government
3/3/2025