Bill > HB1263

This bill establishes a new law that requires certain elected or appointed state public officials to forfeit their retirement benefits if they are convicted of a crime that violates public trust. The bill specifically applies to individuals who assume a state public office after June 30, 2025, and defines a "crime violating public trust" as a wide range of federal and state offenses related to election fraud, public administration, fraud, conspiracy, and other corruption-related crimes. The forfeiture applies to retirement benefits, deferred compensation employer contributions, and retirement medical benefits accounts, but only for the portions funded by the state or employer while the individual was serving in the office where the crime was committed. When such a conviction occurs, the relevant state boards are required to cease payments and notify the individual. If the conviction is later reversed, the boards must resume payments and provide back-paid benefits with a determined rate of return. The bill covers specific state offices including members of the general assembly, governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, treasurer, auditor, and attorney general, aiming to ensure accountability and integrity among state public officials.

Labor and Employment

https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1263/details