This bill amends Titles 65 and 71 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to enhance ethical standards and financial disclosure for former public officials and employees, particularly focusing on members of the General Assembly. It introduces new restrictions on former officials, stating that they cannot represent any person for compensation on matters before the governmental body they were associated with for one year after leaving. 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 provision applies only to those first elected after the effective date of the bill.

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 year they provide such representation. This section also applies exclusively to former members first elected after the effective date of this provision. 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)