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PA SB1081
Bill
Status
10/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
James Andrew Malone
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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 in aggregate fair market value from any single person per calendar year, and cash gifts are completely banned
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Exceptions to the gift ban include gifts from family members or friends (excluding lobbyists), lawful campaign contributions, informational materials, contest prizes, honorary degrees, job-related training, and food at public events or charitable functions
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Lobbyists may provide gifts to officials only for major life events (weddings, graduations, births) or within personal romantic relationships, but cash gifts to candidates remain prohibited even in these circumstances
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Financial disclosure requirements are strengthened, lowering the gift reporting threshold from $250 to $50 and requiring disclosure of all transportation, lodging, and hospitality reimbursements regardless of amount (previously only required if exceeding $650 annually)
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New disclosure requirements mandate reporting honorariums over $50 and awards/prizes exceeding $500 in aggregate value, including the source and circumstances of each
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
10/29/2025