HB 1110 IN
Ban on gratuities for public officials.
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Summary
Makes it a Class A misdemeanor for: (1) a person to offer a payment to a public servant as a reward for an official act taken by the public servant; or (2) a public servant to solicit or accept a payment as a reward for an official act performed by the public servant. Increases the penalty to a Level 6 felony if the fair market value of the reward is at least $750. Exempts: (1) a good or service that is subject to a reporting requirement or otherwise authorized by an applicable rule or code of ethics; (2) a good or service with a value of less than $100; (3) commemorative or ceremonial items, such as plaques, trophies, or framed photos; (4) lawful political contributions; and (5) wages and other forms of work related compensation from the governmental entity employing the public servant that the public servant is legally permitted to receive.
Sponsor (1)
- Harold Slager Republican · author
Action history (2)
- Jan 8, 2025 Authored by Representative Slager · lower
- Jan 8, 2025 First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code · lower
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