The bill amends Titles 65 and 71 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to enhance ethics standards and financial disclosure for former public officials and employees, particularly focusing on members of the General Assembly. It introduces a new provision that prohibits former public officials or employees from representing any person for compensation on matters before the governmental body they were associated with for one year after leaving that position. Additionally, it specifies that former members of the General Assembly who engage in such representation will not be eligible to receive pension or health benefits during the calendar year they act in a representative capacity before the General Assembly. This restriction applies only to those who were first elected after the effective date of the new provisions.

Furthermore, the bill adds a new section to Title 71, which reiterates that former members of the General Assembly who represent individuals for compensation in matters before the General Assembly will not receive benefits from the State Employees' Retirement System during the same calendar year. This section also applies exclusively to those first elected after the effective date. The overall aim of the bill is to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure ethical conduct among former legislators and public officials. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 1385 (Apr 17, 2025): 65-1103(g)
Printer's No. 1385: 65-1103(g)