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This bill aims to enhance transparency and public access to financial interest statements filed by state officials and legislators in Pennsylvania. Beginning May 1, 2026, statewide officials and members of the General Assembly will be required to file their financial interest statements electronically in a format specified by the State Ethics Commission. The bill mandates that the commission create and maintain a searchable, publicly accessible online database of these statements, which can be sorted by the filer's name, office, filing year, and whether the filing is an original or amended submission. The database must be operational by May 1, 2026. Additionally, the bill requires the commission to link amended filings to their original submissions on the website and provide an email notification option for individuals who want to be informed about new filings. The changes to the ethics reporting system are designed to increase government transparency and make financial disclosure information more easily accessible to the public. Most provisions will take effect immediately, with some specific amendments to the commission's reporting requirements taking effect 180 days after passage.

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