The General Assembly Raised Bill No. 6848 mandates that all municipalities in the state adopt a conflict of interest provision for their elected and appointed officials, officers, and employees by October 1, 2026. This requirement applies unless a municipality has already established a conflict of interest policy prior to January 1, 2026. The bill provides a model definition of "conflict of interest" that municipalities can adopt, which outlines situations where an official or employee may gain or lose financially due to their official activities, while excluding actions that benefit a substantial segment of the municipality's population.

Additionally, by January 15, 2027, municipalities must certify to the Office of State Ethics whether they have adopted a conflict of interest provision or are exempt from the requirement. They are also required to publish their adopted provisions on their websites or, if they lack a website, make them available at the town or city clerk's office. The act aims to enhance transparency and accountability in municipal governance by ensuring that conflict of interest policies are in place and accessible to the public.