An Act amending Title 65 (Public Officers) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in ethics standards and financial disclosure, further providing for restricted activities.

SB 224 extends the cooling-off period for former Pennsylvania public officials and employees from one year to two years before they can represent clients on matters previously handled by their former government body. This change directly affects individuals who leave state government positions, restricting their ability to lobby or advocate for clients on specific issues within two years of departure. The bill amends Section 1103(g) of Pennsylvania’s ethics law to require this longer waiting period for any compensated representation. The policy aims to prevent potential conflicts of interest by limiting immediate post-employment lobbying on prior matters. The bill takes effect 60 days after enactment.