2/15/2024
- State Ethics Commission
Media Contact for State Ethics Commission Issues Formal Opinion EC-FD-23-1 on Financial Disclosure Law Requirements in Connection with Casino Loyalty Rewards Benefits Programs
Gerry Tuoti, Public Information Officer
Boston, MA — The State Ethics Commission issued a formal opinion, EC-FD-23-1, stating that § 6 of G.L. c. 268B, the financial disclosure law, does not prohibit a legislator from accepting loyalty rewards program benefits offered by a casino. Section 6 restricts public employees subject to the Financial Disclosure Law, and their immediate family members, from accepting gifts of any kind or nature from an executive or legislative agent. Anyone who holds a license issued by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission is considered a legislative agent.
Media Contact for State Ethics Commission Issues Formal Opinion EC-FD-23-1 on Financial Disclosure Law Requirements in Connection with Casino Loyalty Rewards Benefits Programs
State Ethics Commission
The State Ethics Commission is an independent state agency that administers and enforces the provisions of the conflict of interest law and financial disclosure law.