Senate Bill No. 183, introduced by Senator Morris, aims to establish the crime of unlawful accepting of a thing of value by public servants in Louisiana. The bill prohibits public servants and their immediate families from accepting any economic value from nongovernmental organizations that receive funds from the public servant's agency. Additionally, it criminalizes aiding or abetting such acts. The bill includes specific definitions for terms such as "agency," "immediate family," "nongovernmental organization," "public servant," and "thing of economic value," with the latter excluding certain low-value items like fundraiser tickets and meals under specific conditions.

The penalties for violating this law include fines ranging from $5,000 to $10,000, imprisonment for one to five years, or both. The proposed law is set to take effect on August 1, 2025, and aims to enhance accountability and reduce corruption among public servants in Louisiana.