Ethics and Public Corruption Laws: Penalties

Ethics

Legislators, public employees and other public servants may face consequences for violating public trust. The range of penalties includes censure, removal from office, permanent disqualification from holding any state position, restitution, decades in prison, and fines that can reach up to hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Not all ethics violations are treated equally. Punishments correspond to how severe the misconduct is and the harm a violation may cause. The most severe consequences are normally reserved for cases of bribery involving large sums or similar types of intentional violations of ethics or anti-corruption laws. Like most issues in ethics, states vary widely on the details.

Enforcement can come through the criminal justice system or through administrative penalties imposed by commissions or legislative committees. The following table details statutory penalties that correspond to common ethical violations.

Administrative rules and chamber rules—which public officials and employees may also be bound by—are not included in this table. For example, a state's statutes may not require that a legislator be removed from office for engaging in nepotism, but the offender may still be removed from office under some other policy or procedure not covered here. Provisions may also be subject to judicial interpretation and common law principles not included here.

NCSL provides these statutory resources for informational purposes only. This does not constitute legal advice. 

Violations and Penalties
State	Statutes
Alabama	Class B felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no less than 2 years and no more than 20 years. Ala. Code § 13A-5-6. Possible fines of no more than $30,000, plus no more than double any gain to the defendant or loss to the victim caused by the crime. Ala. Code § 13A-5-11. For an intentional violation of the Code of Ethics for Public Officials, Employees, Etc. Chapter where a penalty is not otherwise specified. Ala. Code § 36-25-27. Class C felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no less than 1 year, 1 day and no more than 10 years. Ala. Code § 13A-5-6. Possible fines of no more than $15,000, plus no more than double any gain to the defendant or loss to the victim caused by the crime. Ala. Code § 13A-5-11. Intentional violation of this chapter relating to secrecy. Ala. Code § 36-25-27. Bribery. Ala. Code § 13A-10-61. Class A misdemeanors: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 1 year. Ala. Code § 13A-5-7. Possible fine of no more than $6,000, plus no more than double any gain to the defendant or loss to the victim caused by the crime. Ala. Code § 13A-5-12. Knowing violation of disclosure requirements. Ala. Code § 36-25-27. Knowingly making or transmitting a false report or complaint pursuant to this chapter, in addition to liability for legal expenses incurred by the respondent against whom the false report or complaint was filed. Ala. Code § 36-25-27. Any person who makes false statements to the commission or an employee of the commission without reason to believe the accuracy of the statements. Ala. Code § 36-25-27. Intentionally failing to disclose information required by this chapter. Ala. Code § 36-25-27. Failure to disclose a conflict of interest. Ala. Code § 13A-10-62. For a violation where a penalty is not otherwise specified. Ala. Code § 36-25-27. Class B misdemeanors: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 6 months. Ala. Code § 13A-5-7. Possible fine of no more than $3,000. Ala. Code § 13A-5-12. Misuse of confidential information. Ala. Code § 13A-10-82. Other: Commission may agree to an administrative resolution for minor violations of this chapter. Commission may then levy administrative penalties not to exceed $1,000 for violations, plus restitution, including but not limited to: failure to timely file a complete and correct statement of economic interests. The penalties prescribed in this chapter do not in any manner limit the power of a legislative body to discipline its own members or to impeach public officials and do not limit the powers of agencies, departments, boards, or commissions to discipline their respective officials, members, or employees. Ala. Code § 36-25-27. The Code of Ethics for Public Officials, Employees, Etc. extends from Ala. Code § 36-25-1 to § 36-25-30. Penalties for violations of this chapter are specified in Ala. Code § 36-25-27, in addition to a few other penalties specified in specific statutes. For instance, failure to submit a statement of economic interests may result in removal from a ballot as a candidate. Ala. Code § 36-25-15.
Alaska	Class B felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 10 years, with presumptive ranges that vary based on the circumstances. Alaska Stat. Ann. § 12.55.125. Possible fines of no more than $100,000 and three times the pecuniary gain or loss caused by the crime. Alaska Stat. Ann. § 12.55.035. Bribery. Alaska Stat. Ann. §§ 11.56.100,11.56.110. Class A misdemeanors: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 1 year, with presumptive sentences that vary based on circumstance. Alaska Stat. Ann. § 12.55.135. Possible fines of no more than $25,000 and three times the pecuniary gain or loss caused by the crime. Alaska Stat. Ann. § 12.55.035. Unlawful gratuities. Alaska Stat. Ann. § 11.56.120. Failure to report bribery. Alaska Stat. Ann. § 11.56.124. Official misconduct, i.e. intent to obtain a benefit or injure or deprive another of a benefit, a public servant performs an unauthorized act using the power of their office, knowing that the act is unauthorized, or refrains from performing an official duty for such purpose. Alaska Stat. Ann. § 11.56.850. Misuse of confidential information. Alaska Stat. Ann. § 11.56.860. Other: A lengthier listing of less common possible offenses against public administration and their specific penalties is listed in Alaska statutes at Alaska Stat. Ann. § 11.56.100 et seq. The Ethics Commission may recommend sanctions to the legislature as necessary. Alaska Stat. Ann. § 24.60.170. Requires either a majority or a 2/3 vote, depending on the type of sanction recommended. Alaska Stat. Ann. § 24.60.174.
Arizona	Class 4 felonies: Terms of imprisonment vary. Mitigated: 1 year. Minimum: 1.5 years. Presumptive: 2.5 years. Maximum: 3 years. Aggravated: 3.75 years. Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 13-702. A public official or employee may forfeit retirement benefits. Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 13-713. Forfeiture of public office or employment. Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 38-510. Bribery. Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 13-2602. Class 6 felonies: Terms of imprisonment vary. Mitigated: .33 years. Minimum: .5 years. Presumptive: one year. Maximum: 1.5 years. Aggravated: 2 years. Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 13-702. Forfeiture of public office or employment. Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 38-510. Intentional violation of one of the ethics provisions in Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 38-503 through 38-505 (see below). Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 38-510. Class 1 misdemeanors: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 6 months. Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 13-707. Forfeiture of public office or employment. Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 38-510. Reckless or negligent violation of one of the ethics provisions in Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 38-503 through 38-505 (see below). Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 38-510. Conflicts of interest prohibitions. Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 38-503. Violation of revolving door/representing others before the government restrictions; improper disclosure or use of official and confidential information for personal profit; improper use of position for personal gain. Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 38-504. Receipt of compensation not provided by law for actions within the scope of official duties. Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 38-505.
Arkansas	Class B felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment no less than 5 years and no more than 20 years. Ark. Code Ann. § 5-4-401. Possible fines of no more than $15,000. Ark. Code Ann. § 5-4-201. Abuse of public trust, aka self-dealing, if the value of the benefit is $25,000 or more. Ark. Code Ann. § 5-52-101. Abuse of office, if the value of the benefit is $25,000 or more. Ark. Code Ann. § 5-52-107. Class C felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment no less than 3 years and no more than 10 years. Ark. Code Ann. § 5-4-401. Possible fine of no more than $10,000. Ark. Code Ann. § 5-4-201. Abuse of public trust, aka self-dealing, if the value of the benefit is between $5,000 and $25,000. Ark. Code Ann. § 5-52-101. Abuse of office, if the value of the benefit is $25,000 to $5,000. Ark. Code Ann. § 5-52-107. Class D felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 6 years. Ark. Code Ann. § 5-4-401. Possible fines of no more than $10,000. Ark. Code Ann. § 5-4-201. Abuse of public trust, aka self-dealing, if the value of the benefit is between $500 and $5,000. Ark. Code Ann. § 5-52-101. Abuse of office, if the value of the benefit is $5,000 to $500. Ark. Code Ann. § 5-52-107. Class A misdemeanors: Punishment includes imprisonment of no more than 1 year. Ark. Code Ann. § 5-4-401. Possible fines of no more than $2,500. Ark. Code Ann. § 5-4-201. Abuse of public trust, aka self-dealing, if the value of the benefit is less than $500 or the value cannot be determined. Ark. Code Ann. § 5-52-101. Soliciting unlawful compensation. Ark. Code Ann. § 5-52-105. Attempting to influence a public servant with the threat or use of violence or economic reprisal. Ark. Code Ann. § 5-52-105. Misuse of confidential information. Ark. Code Ann. § 5-52-106. Abuse of office, if the value of the benefit is $500 or less or the value cannot be determined. Ark. Code Ann. § 5-52-107. Unlawful solicitation or acceptance of compensation for speeches and appearances. Ark. Code Ann. § 5-52-108. Class B misdemeanors: Punishment includes imprisonment of no more than 90 days. Ark. Code Ann. § 5-4-401. Possible fines of no more than $1,000. Ark. Code Ann. § 5-4-201. Any knowing or willful violation of the provisions of the Code of Ethics. Ark. Code Ann. § 21-8-302. Use of official position to obtain privileges or exemptions. Ark. Code Ann. § 21-8-304. Accepting employment or engaging in any public or professional activity while serving as a public official that he or she might reasonably expect would require or induce the disclosure of information acquired by reason of official position that is declared confidential by law or regulation. Ark. Code Ann. § 21-8-304. Disclosure of information gained through his or her position for personal gain or benefit. Ark. Code Ann. § 21-8-304. Knowingly or willfully soliciting or accepting a gift from a lobbyist, principal, or person acting on behalf of a lobbyist. Ark. Code Ann. § 21-8-310. Other: The Arkansas Ethics Commission may impose fines for violations of certain disclosure rules of between $50 and $3,500 if the violation was negligent or intentional. Ark. Code Ann. § 7-6-218. Any member of the General Assembly or other constitutional officer who commits a public trust crime shall be ineligible to be a candidate or hold constitutional office. Ark. Code Ann. § 21-8-301.
California	Misdemeanor: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 6 months and/or a fine of no more than $1,000. Cal. Penal Code § 19. Intoxicated while in discharge of the duties of his office is a misdemeanor. Shall result in forfeiture of office. Cal. Gov't Code § 3001. Willful or knowing violation of the statutory chapter on ethics, i.e. Title 9. Political reform, is a misdemeanor. In addition to other penalties provided by law, a fine of up to $10,000 or three times the amount failed to be reported, unlawfully contributed, expended, gave or received may be imposed upon conviction for each violation. Cal. Gov't Code § 91000. Other: Bribing is punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for two, three or four years. Cal. Penal Code § 85. Shall also result in forfeiture of elected office. Cal. Penal Code § 88. Acceptance of a bribe is punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for two, three, or four years and, in cases in which no bribe has been actually received, by a restitution fine of not less than $4,000 or not more than $20,000 or, in cases in which a bribe was actually received, by a restitution fine of at least the actual amount of the bribe received or $4,000, whichever is greater, or any larger amount of not more than double the amount of any bribe received or $20,000, whichever is greater. In imposing a fine under this section, the court shall consider the defendant's ability to pay the fine. Cal. Penal Code § 86. Shall also result in forfeiture of elected office. Cal. Penal Code § 88.
Colorado	Class 3 felonies: Punishment include imprisonment for no less than 4 years and no more than 12 years. A fine of no less than $3,000 and no more than $750,000. Colo. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 18-1.3-401. Bribery. Colo. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 18-8-302. Class 4 felonies: Punishment include imprisonment for no less than 2 years and no more than 6 years. A fine of no less than $2,000 and no more than $500,000. Colo. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 18-1.3-401. Attempt to influence a public servant by means of deceit, threat of violence, or economic reprisal. Colo. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 18-8-306. Compensation for past official behavior. Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-8-303. Class 5 felonies: Punishment include imprisonment for no less than 1 year and no more than 3 years. A fine of no less than $1,000 and no more than $100,000. Colo. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 18-1.3-401. Embezzlement of public property. Colo. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 18-8-407. Misuse of official information. Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-8-402.Designation of a supplier in a public contract. Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-8-307. Class 6 felonies: Punishment include imprisonment for no less than 1 year and no more than 18 months. A fine of no less than $1,000 and no more than $100,000. Colo. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 18-1.3-401. Improper designation of a government contractor/supplier. Colo. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 18-8-307. Issuing a false certificate. Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-8-406. Class 1 misdemeanors: Imprisonment and fine minimums and maximum set by the courts. Colo. Rev. Stat. §§ 18-1.3-502, 18-1.3-506. Trading in public office. Colo. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 18-8-305. Soliciting unlawful compensation. Colo. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 18-8-304. Official oppression (a penalty for particular types of misuse of official authority). Colo. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 18-8-403. First degree official misconduct. Colo. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 18-8-404. Class 2 misdemeanors: Imprisonment and fine minimums and maximum set by the courts. Colo. Rev. Stat. §§ 18-1.3-502, 18-1.3-506. Failure to disclose a conflict of interest. Colo. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 18-8-308. Abuse of public records. Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-8-114. Petty offenses: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 10 days and a fine of no more than $300. Colo. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 18-1.3-503. Second degree official misconduct. Colo. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 18-8-405. Civil Infractions: Penalties include a fine of not more than $100. Colo. Rev. Stat. § 16-2.3-101. Designation of insurer on a public contract. Colo. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 18-8-408.
Connecticut	Class C felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no less than 1 year and no more than 10 years. Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 53a-35a. Possible fine of no more than $10,000. Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 53a-41. Bribery. Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 53a-147. Receiving a bribe. Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 53a-148. Class D felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 5 years. Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 53a-35a. Possible fine of no more than $5,000. Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 53a-41. Receiving a kickback. Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 53a-161c. Paying a kickback. Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 53a-161d. Intentional violation of the Code of Ethics for Public Officials, if the benefit derived is over $1,000 in value or the offense is bribery or the violation is a second or subsequent violation of the same provision. Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 1-89. Violations of the Code of Ethics for Lobbyists, if benefit derived is over $1,000 in value or for a subsequent violation of the same provision. Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 1-100. Improper threats to hinder legislation. Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 1-103. Class A misdemeanors: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 1 year. Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 53a-36. Possible fine of no more than $1,000. Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 53a-42. Failure to report bribery. Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 53a-148a. Improper disclosure of bid or proposal. Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 53a-161b. Intentional violation of the Code of Ethics for Public Officials, unless benefit derived is over $1,000 in value or the offense is bribery or the violation is a second or subsequent violation of the same provision. Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 1-89. Violations of the Code of Ethics for Lobbyists, unless benefit derived is over $1,000 in value or for a subsequent violation of the same provision. Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 1-100. Other: Crimes commissioned that relate to a public official's office may result in revocation or reduction of pension benefits. Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 1-110a. Any money or property gained through the commission of a crime may be imposed in lieu of a fine and is not subject to limits, except that it shall not exceed double the amount of the defendant's gain from the commission of the offense. Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 53a-44.
Delaware	Class A felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no less than 15 years and up to life. Del. Code Ann. tit. 11, § 4205. Official misconduct if the public servant engages in conduct constituting an offense that is punishable as a class B felony or a class A felony, or if the harm caused is death. Del. Code Ann. tit. 11, § 1211. Class B felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no less than 2 years and no more than 25 years. Del. Code Ann. tit. 11, § 4205. Official misconduct where a value of the personal benefit received, or the harm caused, is $100,000 or more. Del. Code Ann. tit. 11, § 1211. Class D felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 8 years. Del. Code Ann. tit. 11, § 4205. Official misconduct where a personal benefit received, or the harm caused, is $50,000 or more, but less than $100,000. Or if the harm caused is serious physical injury, or the public servant engages in conduct constituting an offense that is punishable as a class G felony, a class F felony, or a class E felony. Del. Code Ann. tit. 11, § 1211. Class E felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 5 years. Del. Code Ann. tit. 11, § 4205. Bribery. Del. Code Ann. tit. 11, § 1201. Receiving a bribe. Del. Code Ann. tit. 11, § 1203. Class F felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment of no more than 3 years. Del. Code Ann. tit. 11, § 4205. Official misconduct where a personal benefit received, or the harm caused, is $1,500 or more, but less than $50,000. Or if the harm caused is physical injury, or the public servant engages in conduct constituting an offense that is punishable as an unclassified misdemeanor, a class B misdemeanor, or a class A misdemeanor. Del. Code Ann. tit. 11, § 1211. Class G felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 2 years. Del. Code Ann. tit. 11, § 4205. Performing official functions in a way intended to benefit the public servant's own property or financial interests under circumstances in which the public servant's actions would not have been reasonably justified in consideration of the factors which ought to have been considered in performing official functions. Del. Code Ann. tit. 11, § 1211. Performing official functions in a way intended to practice discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, disability, sexual orientation, sex, age, gender identity, national origin, or ancestry. Del. Code Ann. tit. 11, § 1211. Using or relying on the public servant's position of trust or authority to engage in criminal conduct. Del. Code Ann. tit. 11, § 1211. Class A misdemeanors: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 1 year and a fine of no more than $2,300, in addition to restitution or other conditions as the court deems appropriate. Del. Code Ann. tit. 11, § 4206. Giving unlawful gratuities to a public servant. Del. Code Ann. tit. 11, § 1205. Receiving unlawful gratuities. Del. Code Ann. tit. 11, § 1206. Improper influence (via threat to cause unlawful harm). Del. Code Ann. tit. 11, § 1207. Knowingly committing an act constituting unauthorized exercise of official functions. Del. Code Ann. tit. 11, § 1211. Refraining from performing duties or breaching a duty which is imposed by law or inherently in the nature of the office. Del. Code Ann. tit. 11, § 1211 Profiteering. Del. Code Ann. tit. 11, § 1212. Other: A legislator who violates conflict of interest provisions shall be subject to sanctions as prescribed by chamber rules. Del. Code Ann. tit. 29, § 1002. Official misconduct punishment is enhanced by one grade if the public servant engages in conduct constituting an offense that is punishable as a class D felony or a class C felony. Del. Code Ann. tit. 11, § 1211.
District of Columbia	Other: Bribery penalties include a term of imprisonment of no more than 10 years, a fine or a monetary penalty of twice the benefit received from the bribe, or both. D.C. Code Ann. § 22-712. Corrupt influence of a public official penalties include a term of imprisonment of no less than 6 months and no more than 5 years, and possible fines. D.C. Code Ann. § 22-704. The Ethics Board may assess penalties for violations of the Code of Conduct of not more than $5,000 per violation in the form of civil penalties, in addition to other actions like public censure or the ordering of restitution. D.C. Code Ann. § 1-1162.21.
Florida	Second Degree Felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 15 years. Fla. Stat. Ann. § 775.082. Possible fine of no more than $10,000 or double any gain from the offending conduct. Fla. Stat. Ann. § 775.083. Bribery. Fla. Stat. Ann. § 838.015. Unlawful compensation or reward for official behavior. Fla. Stat. Ann. § 838.016. Corruption by harm against a public servant. Fla. Stat. Ann. § 838.021. Bid tampering. Fla. Stat. § 838.22. Third Degree Felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 5 years. Fla. Stat. Ann. § 775.082. Fine of no more than $5,000 or double any gain from the offending conduct. Fla. Stat. Ann. § 775.083. Corruption by threat of harm against a public servant. Fla. Stat. Ann. § 838.021. Official misconduct. Fla. Stat. Ann. § 838.022. First Degree misdemeanors: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 1 year. Fla. Stat. Ann. § 775.082. Misuse of confidential information. Fla. Stat. Ann. § 839.26. Extortion. Fla. Stat. § 839.11 Falsifying records. Fla. Stat. § 839.13 Other: If a state legislator violates the Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees, punishments may include: impeachment, removal from office, suspension from office, public censure and reprimand, forfeiture of no more than 1/3 of his or her salary for no more than 12 months, a civil penalty not to exceed $20,000, restitution. Fla. Stat. Ann. § 112.317.
Georgia	Other: A person convicted of bribery shall be punished by a fine of not more than $5,000, or by imprisonment of between 1 and 20 years, or both. Ga. Code Ann. § 16-10-2. Improperly influencing legislative action or attempting or requesting a benefit to influence legislative action, is a felony punishable by a fine of not more than $100,000 or imprisonment of between 1 and 5 years, or both. Ga. Code Ann. § 16-10-4. Willful and intentional violation of the terms of a public officer's oath shall be punished by imprisonment of between 1 and 5 years. Ga. Code Ann. § 16-10-1. Violations of the Codes of Ethics may result in a civil fine not to exceed $10,000, restitution and removal from office or employment. Ga. Code Ann. § 45-10-28. Altering, stealing, embezzling, etc. any record, process, contract, etc. willfully, then shall be guilty of a felony punishable by a term of imprisonment not less than 2 and not more than 10 years. Ga. Code Ann. § 45-11-1.
Guam	Third degree felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 5 years. 9 G.C.A. § 80.30. Possible fine of no more than $5,000, plus restitution or double any pecuniary gain from the violation.9 G.C.A. § 49.30 9 G.C.A. § 80.50. Bribery. 9 G.C.A. § 49.20 & 9 G.C.A. § 49.30. Unlawful influence. 9 G.C.A. § 49.40 & 9 G.C.A. § 49.50. Giving or accepting gratuities for an official function. 9 G.C.A. § 49.60 & 9 G.C.A. § 49.70. Misdemeanors: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 1 year. 9 G.C.A. § 80.34. Possible fine of no more than $500, plus restitution or double any pecuniary gain from the violation. 9 G.C.A. § 80.50. Use of information for private gain. 9 G.C.A. § 49.80. Official misconduct. 9 G.C.A. § 49.90. Gratuities. 9 G.C.A. § 49.60 Other: Actions obtained by virtue of a violation of the Standard of Conduct are voidable in the same manner as voidable contracts. Restitution also required. 4 G.C.A. § 15211.
Hawaii	Class B felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 10 years. Haw. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 706-660. Possible fine of no more than $25,000. Haw. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 706-640. Bribery. Haw. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 710-1040. Any "offense against public administration," such as bribery, any benefit obtained in the commission of such a crime is forfeit. Haw. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 710-1001. Class C felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 5 years. Haw. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 706-660. Possible fine of no more than $10,000. Haw. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 706-640. Official misconduct. Hawaii Rev. Stat. § 710-1010.2 Misdemeanor No specified punishment for misdemeanors found in statute. Tampering with government records Hawaii Rev. Stat. § 710-1017 Other: Violations of the Code of Ethics may result in voiding any favorable action obtained by virtue of the violation and restitution. Haw. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 84-19. Employees may be subject to reprimand, probation, demotion, suspension, or discharge. Haw. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 84-33.
Idaho	Felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 5 years and/or a fine of no more than $50,000. Idaho Code Ann. § 18-112. Bribery or receipt of a bribe. Idaho Code Ann. §§ 18-4703, 18-4704. Threats and other improper influence, if the actor threatened to commit a crime or made a threat with the purpose to influence a judicial or administrative proceeding. Idaho Code Ann. § 18-1353. Fraudulent alteration of bills. Idaho Code Ann. § 18-4701. Fraudulent alteration of enrolled copies. Idaho Code Ann. § 18-4702. Misdemeanors: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 6 months and/or a fine of no more than $1,000. Idaho Code Ann. § 18-113. Threats and other improper influence, unless the actor threatened to commit a crime or made a threat with the purpose to influence a judicial or administrative proceeding. Idaho Code Ann. § 18-1353. Acceptance of compensation for past official behavior. Idaho Code Ann. § 18-1354. Retaliation for past official action. Idaho Code Ann. § 18-1355. Other: Any other violation of the section on Bribery and Corruption with penalties not specified shall be a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment not to exceed 1 year, or both, as well as forfeiture of office and restitution. Idaho Code Ann. § 18-1360. A legislator convicted of any crime under the Legislative Power chapter shall forfeit his or her office and be forever disqualified from holding any office in the state. Idaho Code Ann. § 18-4706. Failure to disclose a conflict of interest is a civil offense, punishable by not more than $500. Idaho Code Ann. § 74-406.
Illinois	Class 2 felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no less than 3 years and no more than 7 years. 730 Ill. Comp. Stat. Ann. 5/5-4.5-35. Possible fines of no more than $25,000 per offense if an individual, $50,000 if a corporation. 730 Ill. Comp. Stat. Ann. 5/5-4.5-50. Bribery. 720 Ill. Comp. Stat. Ann. 5/33-1. Class 3 felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no less than 2 years and no more than 5 years. 730 Ill. Comp. Stat. Ann. 5/5-4.5-40. Possible fines of no more than $25,000 per offense if an individual, $50,000 if a corporation. 730 Ill. Comp. Stat. Ann. 5/5-4.5-50. Official misconduct, which also results in forfeiture of office. 720 Ill. Comp. Stat. Ann. 5/33-3. Legislative misconduct, i.e., a member of the General Assembly who knowingly receives or accepts any valuable thing for any official act or inaction. 720 Ill. Comp. Stat. Ann. 5/33-8. Class A misdemeanors: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 1 year and/or a fine of no less than $75 and no more than $2,500. 730 Ill. Comp. Stat. Ann. 5/5-4.5-55. Failure to report a bribe. 720 Ill. Comp. Stat. Ann. 5/33-2. False or incomplete statement of economic interests. 5 Ill. Comp. Stat. Ann. 420/4A-107. Violations of most provisions of the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act, which are punishable with an administrative fine of up to 3 times total annual compensation, and if intentionally, a fine between $1,000 and $5,000. 5 Ill. Comp. Stat. Ann. 430/50-5. False reports for violations of the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act and may include up to a $5,000 if he or she intentionally obstructs or interferes with an investigation or intentionally makes a false, frivolous, or bad faith allegation. 5 Ill. Comp. Stat. Ann. 430/50-5. A legislator accepting or participating in a case before the Court of Claims or the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission. 5 Ill. Comp. Stat. Ann. 420/2-104. Petty offenses: Punishment includes probation for no more than 6 months and a fine of no more than $1,000. 730 Ill. Comp. Stat. Ann. 5/5-4.5-75. Acceptance of additional compensation for performance of legislative duties. 5 Ill. Comp. Stat. Ann. 420/2-103.
Indiana	Level 6 felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no less than 3 years and no more than 6 months, with the advisory sentence being 1 1/2 years. Possible fine of no more than $10,000. Ind. Code Ann. § 35-50-2-7. Official misconduct. Ind. Code Ann. § 35-44.1-1-1. Ghost employment. Ind. Code Ann. § 35-44.1-1-3. Knowingly or intentionally have an interest or derive a profit connected by an action of the public servant from a government contract or purchase served by the public servant. Ind. Code Ann. § 35-44.1-1-4. Profiteering from public service. Ind. Code Ann. § 35-44.1-1-5. Level 5 felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no less than 1 year and no more than 6 years, with the advisory sentence being 3 years. Possible fine of no more than $10,000. Ind. Code Ann. § 35-50-2-6. Bribery. Ind. Code Ann. § 35-44.1-1-2.
Iowa	Class D felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 5 years and a fine of between $1,025 and $10,245. Iowa Code Ann. § 902.9. Felonious misconduct in office (e.g. falsifying public records). Iowa Code Ann. § 721.1. Bribery, includes the penalty of disqualification from holding public office. Iowa Code Ann. §§ 722.1, § 722.2. Serious misdemeanors: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 1 year and a fine of no less than $430 and no more than$2,560 and. Iowa Code Ann. § 903.1. Non-felonious misconduct in office (e.g. failure to properly report expenditure of public moneys when required by law). Iowa Code Ann. § 721.2. Solicitation for political purposes. Iowa Code Ann. §§ 721.3,721.7. Using public motor vehicles for political purposes. Iowa Code Ann. §§ 721.4, 721.7. Campaigning during hours of public employment. Iowa Code Ann. §§ 721.5, 721.7. Misuse of public records and files. Iowa Code Ann. § 721.10. Interest in public contracts. Iowa Code Ann. § 721.11. Other: Upon finding that a violation of Government Ethics and Lobbying provisions occurred, the board may: issue a cease and desist order; order remedial action; order the violator to file any information as required, publicly reprimand the violator; make a written recommendation to the violator's appointing authority that the violator be removed or suspended from office, if applicable; recommendation of impeachment, if applicable; order a violator to pay a civil penalty of not more than $2,000 per violation; refer the complaint and supporting information to an AG or county attorney with a recommendation for prosecution or enforcement of criminal penalties. Iowa Code Ann. § 68B.32D.
Kansas	Severity level 5 nonperson felonies: Punishment includes a prison sentence between 38 months and 43 months Kan. Stat. Ann. § 21-6804. Misuse of public funds if $100,000 or more. Kan. Stat. Ann. § 21-6005. Results in forfeiture of public office or employment. Kan. Stat. Ann. § 21-6005. Severity level 7 nonperson felonies: Punishment includes a prison sentence between 15 months and 17 months Kan. Stat. Ann. § 21-6804. Results in forfeiture of public office or employment. Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 21-6001, 21-6002, 21-6005. Bribery. Kan. Stat. Ann. § 21-6001. Knowingly submitting to a governmental entity a false or duplicate claim for expenses, if $25,000 or more. Kan. Stat. Ann. § 21-6002. Misuse of public funds if between $25,000 and $100,000. Kan. Stat. Ann. § 21-6005. Severity level 8 nonperson felonies: Punishment includes a prison sentence between 9 months and 11 months Kan. Stat. Ann. § 21-6804. Results in forfeiture of public office or employment. Kan. Stat. Ann. § 21-6002. Knowingly destroying, tampering with or concealing evidence of a crime. Kan. Stat. Ann. § 21-6002. Severity level 9 nonperson felonies: Punishment includes a prison sentence between 7 months and 9 months Kan. Stat. Ann. § 21-6804. Results in forfeiture of public office or employment. Kan. Stat. Ann. § 21-6002 & 21-6005. Knowingly submitting to a governmental entity a false or duplicate claim for expenses, if between $1,000 and $25,000. Kan. Stat. Ann. § 21-6002. Misuse of public funds if between $1,000 and $25,000. Kan. Stat. Ann. § 21-6005. Class A nonperson misdemeanors: Results in forfeiture of public office or employment. Kan. Stat. Ann. § 21-6002 & 21-6005. Knowingly using any aircraft, vehicle, or vessel under the officer's or employee's control, direction, or custody, exclusively for the private benefit. Kan. Stat. Ann. § 21-6002. Knowingly failing to serve civil process when required by law. Kan. Stat. Ann. § 21-6002. Using confidential information acquired by office or employment for private benefit. Kan. Stat. Ann. § 21-6002. Except as authorized by law, disclosed confidential information regarding proposals or communications from bidders on any proposed contract, or accepting any bid or proposal on a contract, or altering any bid or proposal submitted by a bidder, with the intent to reduce or eliminate competition among bidders or prospective bidders on any contract or proposed contract. Kan. Stat. Ann. § 21-6002. Knowingly submitting to a governmental entity a false or duplicate claim for expenses. Kan. Stat. Ann. § 21-6002. Misuse of public funds if $1,000 or less. Kan. Stat. Ann. § 21-6005. Class B nonperson misdemeanors: Compensation for past official acts. Kan. Stat. Ann. § 21-6003. Failure to file a true disclosure statement. Kan. Stat. Ann. § 46-239. Other: Any violation of the State Governmental Ethics provision, except as otherwise specified, is a misdemeanor subject to censure or forfeiture of office based upon a determination by the ethics commission. Kan. Stat. Ann. § 46-243. Violations of criminal law provisions are sentenced according to guidelines provided by law that depend on the severity level and the number of crimes committed. Kan. Stat. Ann. § 21-6804.
Kentucky	Class B felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no less than 10 years and no more than 20 years. Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 532.060. Fine of no less than $1,000 and no more than $10,000 or double the gain from the commission of the offense, whichever is greater. Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 534.030. Abuse of the public trust if the value of the public money or property at issue is $100,000 or more, and results in disqualification from any public office. Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 522.050. Class C felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no less than 5 years and no more than 10 years. Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 532.060. Fine of no less than $1,000 and no more than $10,000 or double the gain from the commission of the offense, whichever is greater. Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 534.030. Bribery. Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 521.020. Attempt to provide a pecuniary benefit for bribery. Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 521.050. Abuse of public trust if the value of public money or property at issue is between $10,000 and $100,000, and results in disqualification from any public office. Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 522.050. Class D felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no less than 1 year and no more than 5 years. Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 532.060. Fine of no less than $1,000 and no more than $10,000 or double the gain from the commission of the offense, whichever is greater. Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 534.030. Misuse of confidential information. Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 522.040. Abuse of public trust if the value of public money or property at issue is less than $10,000, and results in disqualification from any public office. Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 522.050. Use of official position or office to obtain financial gain for him or herself. Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 6.731. Intentional disclosure or use of confidential information acquired in the course of official duties. Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 6.734. Undertaking prohibited kinds of contracts with a state agency. Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 6.737. Violation of the conflict of interest prohibition. Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 6.761. Class A misdemeanors: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 12 months. Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 532.090. Possible fine of no more than $500. Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 534.040. Unlawful compensation for assistance in public matters. Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 521.040. First degree official misconduct. Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 522.020. Attempt to use influence as a member of the General Assembly in any matter that involves a substantial conflict of interest. Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 6.731. Use of official positions to secure or create privileges, exemptions, advantages, or treatment for himself or herself or others in contravention of the public interest. Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 6.731. Use of public funds, time, personnel for private gain. Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 6.731. Use of public resources for partisan political activity. Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 6.731. Knowingly accepting compensation, other than that provided by law, for performance of legislative duties. Deficient or false filings, which includes a penalty of up to $100 per day not to exceed $1,000 total. Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§ 6.797, 6.751. Class B misdemeanors: Punishment includes imprisonment for no mor than 90 days. Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 532.090. Possible fine of no more than $250. Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 534.040. Soliciting unlawful compensation. Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 521.030. Second degree official misconduct. Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 522.030. Accepting anything of value from a legislative agent or employer. Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 6.751. Other: Violations of the Code of Legislative Ethics may constitute ethical misconduct, (Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 6.611) over which the Legislative Ethics Commission has jurisdiction, and may issue civil penalties or recommend discipline to be voted upon by the respective chamber from which a violator originated. Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 6.666.
Louisiana	Other: Public bribery penalties include a fine of not more than $2,000 or imprisoned for no more than 10 years, or both, plus restitution and forfeiture of any property offered or accepted in commission of the crime. La. Stat. Ann. § 14:118. Corrupt influencing penalties include term of imprisonment of no more than 10 years and a fine of not more than $10,000, or both. La. Stat. Ann. § 14:120. Injuring public records in the first degree punishable by imprisonment of not more than 5 years, a fine of no more than $5,000, or both. La. Stat. Ann. § 14:132. Injuring public records in the second degree punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year, a fine of no more than $1,000, or both. La. Stat. Ann. § 14:132. Filing false public records punishable by no more than 5 years, a fine of not more than $5,000, or both, plus restitution. La. Stat. Ann. § 14:133. Malfeasance in office punishable by no more than 10 years imprisonment, $5,000 fine, or both, plus restitution. La. Stat. Ann. § 14:134. Abuse of office punishable by up to $5,000, imprisonment between 1 and 5 years, or both, plus restitution. La. Stat. Ann. § 14:134.3. Unauthorized retaining or diverting for personal use any part of the salary or fees to any other public officer or employee punishable by not more than 5 years, $5,000 fine, or both. La. Stat. Ann. § 14:135. Salary extortion has the same penalty range. La. Stat. Ann. § 14:136. Public payroll fraud punishable by not more than $1,000, imprisonment not to exceed 2 years, or both, plus restitution. La. Stat. Ann. § 14:138. Political payroll padding punishable by not more than 5 years imprisonment, no more than $5,000, or both. La. Stat. Ann. § 14:139. Public contract fraud punishable by no more than $1,000, imprisonment no more than 2 years, or both. La. Stat. Ann. § 14:140. Prohibited splitting of profits, fees or commissions punishable by a fine of not more than $10,000, imprisonment of up to 10 years, or both. La. Stat. Ann. § 14:141. Violation of any of the ethics provisions within the jurisdiction of the Board of Ethics, except violations of the Campaign Finance Disclosure Act, may impose a fine of not more than $10,000, censure a violating elected official or person, or both. Employees may be subject to removal, suspension, reduction in pay, or demotion, or a fine of not more than $10,000, or both. La. Stat. Ann. § 42:1153.
Maine	Class C crimes: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 5 years. Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 17-A, § 1604. Possible of fine of no more than $5,000. Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 17-A, § 1704. Bribery. Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 17-A, § 602. Class D crimes: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 1 year. Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 17-A, § 1604. Possible fine of no more than $2,000. Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 17-A, § 1704. Improper influence. Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 17-A, § 603. Improper compensation. Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 17-A, § 604. Purchase of public office. Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 17-A, § 607. Class E crimes: Punishment includes imprisonment for no longer than 6 months. Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 17-A, § 1604. Possible fine of no more than $1,000. Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 17-A, § 1704. Bad faith filing a false conflict of interest charge. Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 1, § 1020. Improper gifts to public servants. Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 17-A, § 605. Improper compensation for services. Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 17-A, § 606. Official oppression. Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 17-A, § 608. Misuse of information. Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 17-A, § 609. Other: Regardless of classification of a crime, may fine any higher amount that the limits prescribed that does not exceed twice the pecuniary gain derived from the crime by the defendant. Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 17-A, § 1704. Ethics violations may be penalized by reprimand, censure, or expulsion or other penalties. Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 1, § 1022.
Maryland	Other: Bribery is a misdemeanor and results in imprisonment between 2 years and 12 years imprisonment, a fine between $5,000 and $25,000, or both. Persons convicted of bribery also lose voting rights and the right to run for public office. Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 9-201. Upon finding a violation of the Public Ethics Law, the Ethics Commission may require a respondent who is a regulated lobbyist to file reports or information, impose a fine of no more than $5,000 for each violation, or suspend registration of a regulated lobbyist. Md. Gen. Provis. § 5-405.
Massachusetts	Other: In addition to other remedies provided by law, a violation of the Public Ethics Law shall be grounds to void any state action taken based on the violative act or acts. Additionally, the Commission may issue an order for restitution and a fine in the amount of the economic advantage gained by the violation or $500, whichever is greater. May also, upon approval of the Attorney General, order payment of additional damages in an amount not to exceed twice the advantage. Maximum damages a violator may be ordered to pay is $25,000, but the commission may bring a civil action if more than that amount. Mass. Gen. Laws Ann. ch. 268A, § 9. Corrupt gifts, offers or promises to influence official acts punished by a fine of no more than $100,000 or by imprisonment not to exceed 10 years, or both. Results in ineligibility to serve in any public office in the state. Mass. Gen. Laws Ann. ch. 268A, § 2. Other compensation for official duties punishable by a fine of not more than $10,000, imprisonment for not more than 5 years, or both. Mass. Gen. Laws Ann. ch. 268A, § 4. Violations of confidentiality or perjury requirements relating to a commission proceeding punishable by a fine of no more than $10,000, imprisonment for not more than 5 years, or both. Mass. Gen. Laws Ann. ch. 268B, § 7.
Michigan	Felonies: If a person is convicted of a felony for which no punishment is specially prescribed, punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 4 years and/or a fine of no more than $5,000. Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.503. Bribery. Mich. Comp. Laws Ann. § 750.117. Accepting a bribe, punishable by forfeiture of office, permanent disqualification from public office, imprisonment not to exceed 10 years, or fine of not more than $5,000. Mich. Comp. Laws Ann. § 750.118. Embezzlement, punishable by maximum of 10 years imprisonment and $5,000, in addition to restitution. Mich. Comp. Laws Ann. § 750.175. Misdemeanors: If a person is convicted of a crime designated in this act or in any other act of this state to be a misdemeanor for which no punishment is specially prescribed, punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 90 days and/or a fine of no more than $500. Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.504. Extortion. Mich. Comp. Laws Ann. § 750.214. Improper interest in public contracts. Mich. Comp. Laws Ann. § 15.327. Willful neglect of duty, punishable by a maximum of 1 year and fine of $1,000. Mich. Comp. Laws Ann. § 750.478. Other: When punishments for criminal violations are not otherwise prescribed by statute, felonies are punishable by imprisonment not more than 4 years or a fine of no more than $5,000, or both. Mich. Comp. Laws Ann. § 750.503. For misdemeanors, imprisonment not to exceed 90 days or a fine not to exceed $500, or both. Mich. Comp. Laws Ann. § 750.504. Violations of conflict of interest provisions are punishable by 2/3 vote of the legislature in a manner determined thereby. Mich. Comp. Laws Ann. § 15.308. Retaliation for reporting a suspected violation subject to a civil fine of not more than $500. Mich. Comp. Laws Ann. § 15.342b.
Minnesota	Other: Bribery punishable by imprisonment not more than 10 years or a fine of not more than $20,000, or both. Also results in forfeiture and permanent disqualification from holding public office. Minn. Stat. Ann. § 609.42. Corruptly influencing a legislator punishable by maximum 5 years imprisonment and fine of $10,000. Minn. Stat. Ann. § 609.425. Misconduct of a public officer or employee punishable by a maximum of $3,000 fine and 1 year imprisonment. Minn. Stat. Ann. § 609.43. Illegally occupying a public office punishable by maximum 1 year imprisonment and fine of no more than $3,000. Minn. Stat. Ann. § 609.44. Unauthorized compensation paid to a public officer is a misdemeanor. Minn. Stat. Ann. § 609.45. Misdemeanors punishable by maximum of 90 days imprisonment, $1,000, or both. Minn. Stat. Ann. § 609.02. For violations of the campaign finance and public disclosure provisions, the ethics board may impose civil penalties and issue orders for compliance. Minn. Stat. Ann. § 10A.022.
Mississippi	Other: Dozens of ethics-adjacent criminal penalties with varying fines and maximum terms of imprisonment are listed at Miss. Code. Ann. § 97-7-1 et seq. Offering or receiving things of value intended to influence a public official is a felony, punishable by imprisonment up to 10 years and a fine of up to $5,000, or both. Also results in forfeiture of office and permanent disqualification from holding any public office in the state. Miss. Code. Ann. §§ 97-11-53, 97-7-55. Fraud or embezzlement committed in public office punishable by maximum 10 years imprisonment and $5,000 fine, and results in permanent disqualification from holding public office. Miss. Code. Ann. § 97-11-31. Performance of duties before taking oath of office is a misdemeanor, punishable by maximum $500 fine and imprisonment of 1 year. Miss. Code. Ann. § 97-11-41. Violation of confidentiality of an ethics commission proceeding is a misdemeanor with a maximum fine of $1,000 and imprisonment of 1 year. Willfully filing a false complaint is a felony, punishable by fine of between $1,000 and $10,000 and a term of imprisonment of no more than 5 years. Failure to file a disclosure statement is a misdemeanor punishable by no more than $10,000. Miss. Code. Ann. § 25-4-31. Violation of conflict of interest provisions subject to censure and civil fine of no more than $10,000 and removal from office. Miss. Code. Ann. § 25-4-109.
Missouri	Class E felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 4 years. Mo. Ann. Stat. § 558.011. Possible fine of no more than $10,000. Mo. Ann. Stat. § 558.002. Second and subsequent violations of the Regulation of Conflict of Interest and Lobbying statutes. Mo. Ann. Stat. § 105.478. Bribery. Mo. Ann. Stat. § 576.010. Accepting a bribe. Mo. Ann. Stat. § 576.020. Committed certain felonies involving corruption bribery, and others related to official duties may result in forfeiture of retirement benefits. Mo. Ann. Stat. § 105.669. Class A misdemeanors: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 1 year. Mo. Ann. Stat. § 558.011. Possible fine of no more than $2,000. Mo. Ann. Stat. § 558.002. Official misconduct. Mo. Ann. Stat. § 576.040. Misuse of official information. Mo. Ann. Stat. § 576.050. Class B misdemeanors: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 6 months. Mo. Ann. Stat. § 558.011. Possible fine of no more than $1,000. Mo. Ann. Stat. § 558.002. First violation of the Regulation of Conflict of Interest and Lobbying statutes. Mo. Ann. Stat. § 105.478. Knowing misrepresentation or omission of facts required to be contained in a financial interest statement. Mo. Ann. Stat. § 105.492. Other: Failing to file a financial interest statement can result in a denial of any public compensation, legal action to enforce disclosure requirements, removal from office, and a fee of $10 for each day a statement is late. Mo. Ann. Stat. § 105.492.
Montana	Other: Bribery punishable by maximum 10 years imprisonment and $50,000 fine, plus permanent disqualification from holding public office in the state. Mont. Code Ann. § 45-7-101. Threats and other improper influence in official and political matters punishable by maximum 10 years imprisonment and $50,000 fine. Mont. Code Ann. § 45-7-102. Criminal use of office or position punishable by maximum $500 fine and imprisonment of 6 months. Mont. Code Ann. § 45-7-103. Official misconduct punishable by maximum $500 fine and imprisonment of 6 months. Mont. Code Ann. § 45-7-401. Violation of nepotism law is a second degree misdemeanor punishable by $50 to $1,000 fine and imprisonment for no more than 6 months. Mont. Code Ann. § 2-2-304. The ethics commission may issue administrative penalties of between $500 and $10,000 for violations of the ethics code, as well as recommend additional disciplinary measures. Mont. Code Ann. § 2-2-136.
Nebraska	Class IV felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 2 years and/or a fine of no more than $10,000. Neb. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 28-105. Bribery. Neb. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 28-917. Class II misdemeanors: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 6 months and/or a fine of no more than $1,000. Neb. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 28-106. Official misconduct. Neb. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 28-924. Oppression under color of office. Neb. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 28-926. Abuse of public records. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-911. Class III misdemeanors: Punishment include imprisonment for no more than 3 months and/or a fine of no more than $500. Neb. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 28-106. Misuse of official information. Neb. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 28-925. Other: Upon finding that the Nebraska Political Accountability and Disclosure Act or any rule or regulation promulgated thereunder, the ethics commission may order the violator to cease and desist the violation, file any information as required, pay a civil penalty of no more than $2,000 per violation, or costs of the hearing in a contested case where the violator failed to appear. Neb. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 49-14,126.
Nevada	Class C felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no less than 1 year and no more than 5 years, and/or a fine of no more than $10,000. Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 193.130. Legislator soliciting or receiving a bribe. Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 218A.965. Class D felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no less than 1 year and no more than 4 years, and/or a fine of no more than $5,000. Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 193.130. Unlawful alteration of proposed legislative measure. Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 218A.950. Unlawful alteration of enrolled legislative measure. Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 218A.955. Gross Misdemeanors: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 364 days and/or a fine of $2,000. Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 193.140. Interfering with legislative process. Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 218A.915. Legislator holding a prohibited interest or in certain contracts, which results in forfeiture of office. Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 218A.970. Misdemeanor Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 6 months and/or a fine of no more than $1,000. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 193.150. Exercising certain legislative privileges after leaving office. Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 218A.975. Other: Ethics commission is authorized to impose civil penalties for violations of ethics matters under its jurisdiction, which may not exceed $5,000 for a first willful violation, $10,000 for a second separate willful violation, and $25,000 for a third. May issue a penalty not to exceed $5,000 for attempts to interfere or prevent an ethics investigation. Additionally, may issue recommendations of disciplinary action to the chamber from which a violator holds office, such as removal. Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 281A.790. A public officer convicted of any felony or malfeasance in office shall forfeit his or her office and shall be permanently disqualified from holding any public office in this state. Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 197.230. Chambers of the legislature may imprison any person who interferes with the legislative process for contempt. Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 218A.925.
New Hampshire	Class B felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no less than 1 year and no more than 7 years. N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 625:9. Possible fine of no more than $4,000. N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 651:2. Bribery. N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 640:2. Improper influence. N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 640:3. Misdemeanors: Punishment includes a fine of no more than $1,200. N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 651:2. Compensation for past action. N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 640:4. Prohibited gift to a public servant. N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 640:5. Compensation for services. N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 640:6. Purchase of public office. N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 640:7. Failure to file required disclosure forms. N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 14-B:10. Knowingly filing a false disclosure statement. N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 15-A:7. Violation of ethics provisions relating to gifts. N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 14-C:7. Official oppression. N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 643:1. Misuse of information. N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 643:2.
New Jersey	First degree crimes: Punishment includes imprisonment for no less than 10 years and no more than 20 years. N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2C:43-6. Restitution plus a fine of up to $200,000. N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2C:43-3. Corruption of public resources if the value of the resource is $500,000 or more and subject to obligation to facilitate a public service. N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2C:27-12. Second degree crimes: Punishment includes imprisonment for no less than 5 years and no more than 10 years. N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2C:43-6. Restitution plus a fine of up to $150,000. N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2C:43-3. Pattern of official misconduct, if one of the acts is a first or second degree crime. N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2C:30-7. Speculating or wagering on official action or information unless benefit is of $200 or less. N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2C:30-3. Official misconduct unless benefit is of $200 or less. N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2C:30-2. Corruption of public resources if the value of the resource is between $75,000 and $500,000 and subject to obligation to facilitate a public service, or over $500,000 if not. N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2C:27-12. Offer of unlawful benefit to public servant for official behavior, if over $200. N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2C:27-11 & N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2C:27-10. Bribery, if value is over $200. N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2C:27-2. Third degree crimes: Punishment includes imprisonment for no less than 3 years and no more than 5 years. N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2C:43-6. Restitution plus a fine of up to $15,000. N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2C:43-3. Pattern of official misconduct, if none of the acts are a first or second degree crime. N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2C:30-7. Speculating or wagering on official action or information, if benefit is of $200 or less. N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2C:30-3. Official misconduct, if benefit is $200 or less. N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2C:30-2. Corruption of public resources if the value of the resource is less than $75,000, and subject to obligation to facilitate a public service, or between $75,000 and $500,000 if not. N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2C:27-12. Unlawful benefit to public servant for official behavior, if under $200. N.J. Stat. Ann. §§ 2C:27-11, 2C:27-10. Improper influence in official and political matters. N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2C:27-3. Bribery, if value is $200 or less. N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2C:27-2. Fourth degree crimes: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 18 months. N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2C:43-6. Restitution plus a fine of up to $10,000. N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2C:43-3. Public servant transacting business with certain prohibited persons (him or herself, a family member, associated business). N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2C:27-9. Corruption of public resources if the value of the resource is less than $75,000, and not subject to obligation to facilitate a public service. N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2C:27-12. Retaliation for past official action. N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2C:27-5. Other: Joint legislative ethics committee on ethical standards is able to impose, for violations of the state conflict of interest provisions: fine of between $500 and $10,000 per violation, reprimand, restitution, removal from office, permanent disqualification from serving in public office in the state. N.J. Stat. Ann. § 52:13D-22. Public corruption profiteering subject to penalties of $500,000, $25,000, or $75,000 depending upon severity, or three times the value of any property involved in the crime. N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2C:30-8.
New Mexico	Third degree felonies: Punishment includes presumptive term of imprisonment of 3 years and a $5,000 fine. N.M. Stat. Ann. § 31-18-15. Demanding or receiving a bribe. Conviction leads to forfeiture of office. N.M. Stat. Ann. § 30-24-2. Bribing a public officer or public employee. N.M. Stat. Ann. § 30-24-1. Fourth degree felonies: Punishment includes [resumptive term of imprisonment of 18 months and a $5,000 fine. N.M. Stat. Ann. § 31-18-15. Unlawful interest in a public contract if the value of the contract is over $50, (N.M. Stat. Ann. § 30-23-6) and in addition to criminal penalties, results in permanent disqualification from public employment and possible civil damages. N.M. Stat. Ann. § 30-23-7. Receipt of anything of value conditioned upon performance of an official act. N.M. Stat. Ann. § 10-16-3. False statement in a declaration of candidacy. N.M. Stat. Ann. § 1-22-7. Petty misdemeanors: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 6 months and/or a $500 fine. N.M. Stat. Ann. § 31-19-1. Violation of the statutes relating to gifts. N.M. Stat. Ann. § 10-16B-4. Other: State Ethics Commission may institute a civil action in district court or refer a matter to the attorney general or a district attorney, for a violation of the Financial Disclosure Act. Violation of the financial disclosure act are punishable by civil restraining order, and a civil penalty of up to $250 for each violation up to $5,000. N.M. Stat. Ann. § 10-16A-8. Violations of the Governmental Conduct Act are subject to the same range of penalties. N.M. Stat. Ann. § 10-16-18. State Ethics Commission may impose civil penalties for violations of the procurement code of not more than $1,000 for each procurement in violation of the code. N.M. Stat. Ann. § 13-1-196.
New York	Class B felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no longer than 25 years. N.Y. Penal Law § 70.00. Possible fine of no more than $30,000. N.Y. Penal Law § 80.00. Bribery in the first degree (if bribery would result in arrest or prosecution, or value of the bribe is over $100,000.) N.Y. Penal Law §§ 200.04, 200.12. Corrupting the government in the first degree. N.Y. Penal Law § 496.05. Class C felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no longer than 15 years. N.Y. Penal Law § 70.00. Possible fine of no more than $15,000. N.Y. Penal Law § 80.00. Bribery in the second degree (value of bribe is over $5,000). N.Y. Penal Law §§ 200.03, 200.11. Rewarding official misconduct in the first degree (if the benefit is for violating a duty relating to investigation, arrest, detention, prosecution, or incarceration of any person for a class A felony). N.Y. Penal Law §§ 200.22, 200.27. Corrupting the government in the second degree. N.Y. Penal Law § 496.04. Class D felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 7 years. N.Y. Penal Law § 70.00. Bribery in the third degree. N.Y. Penal Law §§ 200.00, 200.10. Corrupting the government in the third degree. N.Y. Penal Law § 496.03. Class E felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 4 years. N.Y. Penal Law § 70.00. Rewarding official misconduct in the second degree. N.Y. Penal Law § 200.20 & N.Y. Penal Law § 200.25. Corrupting the government in the fourth degree. N.Y. Penal Law § 496.02. Class A misdemeanors: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 1 year. N.Y. Penal Law § 70.15. Possible fine of no more than $1,000. N.Y. Penal Law § 80.05. Official misconduct. N.Y. Penal Law § 195.00. Unlawful gratuities. N.Y. Penal Law § 200.30 & N.Y. Penal Law § 200.35. Other: Violations of the Code of Ethics may result in fines or removal from office or employment. Civil penalty shall not exceed $10,000 and the value of any benefit received as a result of such violation. N.Y. Pub. Off. Law § 74.
North Carolina	Class C felonies: Sentences of imprisonment for this class of felony are specified based on guidelines that vary based on several factors and is provided at N.C. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 15A-1340.17. Embezzlement of property received by virtue of office or employment if $100,000 or more. N.C. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 14-90. Embezzlement of state property by public officers and employees, if $100,000 or more. N.C. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 14-91. Class F felonies: Sentences of imprisonment for this class of felony are specified based on guidelines that vary based on several factors and is provided at N.C. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 15A-1340.17. Embezzlement of state property by public officers and employees, if less than $100,000 N.C. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 14-91. Offering bribes. N.C. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 14-218. Bribery. N.C. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 14-217. Class H felonies: Sentences of imprisonment for this class of felony are specified based on guidelines that vary based on several factors and is provided at N.C. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 15A-1340.17. Embezzlement of property received by virtue of office or employment if less than $100,000. N.C. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 14-90. Class I felonies: Sentences of imprisonment for this class of felony are specified based on guidelines that vary based on several factors and is provided at N.C. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 15A-1340.17. Buying or selling offices. N.C. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 14-228. Class 1 misdemeanors: Sentences of imprisonment for misdemeanors are based on guidelines that vary based on various factors and is provided at N.C. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 15A-1340.23. Misuse of confidential information. N.C. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 14-234.1. Public officers or employees benefiting from certain public contracts. N.C. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 14-234. Other: If the ethics committee finds a violation of ethics and elections occurred, it may issue a private admonishment to a legislator, refer the matter to the Attorney General for criminal investigation and prosecution, or refer the matter to the appropriate house for action, which may include censure and expulsion. N.C. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 120-103.1.
North Dakota	Class C felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 5 years and/or a fine of $10,000. N.D. Cent. Code Ann. § 12.1-32-01. Disclosure of confidential information provided to the government. N.D. Cent. Code Ann. § 12.1-13-01. Illegal influence between legislators or between legislators and governor. N.D. Cent. Code Ann. § 12.1-12-02. Bribery. N.D. Cent. Code Ann. § 12.1-12-01. Class A misdemeanors: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 360 days imprisonment and/or a fine of $3,000. N.D. Cent. Code Ann. § 12.1-32-01. Public servant's prohibited interest in public contracts. N.D. Cent. Code Ann. § 12.1-13-03. Speculating or wagering on official action or information. N.D. Cent. Code Ann. § 12.1-13-02. Trading in special influence. N.D. Cent. Code Ann. § 12.1-12-05. Trading in public office and political endorsement. N.D. Cent. Code Ann. § 12.1-12-04. Unlawful compensation for assistance in government matters. N.D. Cent. Code Ann. § 12.1-12-03. Any violation of the Corrupt Practices section of the chapter on Elections unless a penalty is otherwise specified. N.D. Cent. Code Ann. § 16.1-10-08. Each house of the legislative assembly is empowered to punish, by imprisonment, as for contempt, a person who is guilty of one or more of the following: knowingly arresting a member or officer of the house or procuring such member or officer to be arrested in violation of the member or officer's privilege from arrest; disorderly conduct in the immediate view of the house and directly tending to interrupt its proceedings; refusing to attend and be examined as a witness either before the house, any committee thereof, or before any person authorized to take testimony in legislative proceedings; giving or offering a bribe to a member or attempting to menace by corrupt means. N.D. Cent. Code Ann. §§ 54-03-17, 54-03-18. Class B misdemeanors: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 30 days and/or a fine of $1,500. N.D. Cent. Code Ann. § 12.1-32-01. Intentional violation of the provisions relating to statements of economic interests, which also may result in the imposition of impeachment proceedings. N.D. Cent. Code Ann. § 16.1-09-07.
Ohio	First degree felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no less than 3 years and no more than 11 years. Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2929.14. Possible fine of no more than $25,000. Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2929.18. Theft in office, if the value is more than $750,000, punishable by imprisonment fines plus restitution and permanent disqualification from public office and employment. Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2921.41. Second degree felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no less than 2 years and no more than 8 years. Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2929.14. Possible fine of no more than $15,000. Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2929.18. Theft in office, if the value is between $150,000 and $750,000, punishable by imprisonment fines plus restitution and permanent disqualification from public office and employment. Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2921.41. Third degree felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no less than 9 months and no more than 36 months. Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2929.14. Possible fine of no more than $10,000. Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2929.18. Bribery. Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2921.02. Intimidation by threat of harm to influence a public servant, party official, or others. Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2921.03. Theft in office, if the value is between $7,500 and $150,000, punishable by imprisonment fines plus restitution and permanent disqualification from public office and employment. Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2921.41. Fourth degree felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no less than 6 months and no more than 18 months. Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2929.14. Possible fine of no more than $5,000. Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2929.18. Unlawful interest in a public contract. Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2921.42. Theft in office, if the value is between $1,000 and $7,500, punishable by imprisonment fines plus restitution and permanent disqualification from public office and employment. Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2921.41. Fifth degree felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no less than 6 months and no more than 12 months. Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2929.14. Possible fine of no more than $5,000. Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2929.18. Theft in office if the value is less than $1,000, punishable by imprisonment fines plus restitution and permanent disqualification from public office and employment. Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2921.41. First degree misdemeanors: Fine and term of imprisonment for misdemeanors are determined by multiple factors, discussed at Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2929.22. Soliciting or receiving improper compensation, which also shall result in disqualification from public service for 7 years. Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2921.43. Knowingly make a false statement in a required financial disclosure. Ohio Rev. Code Ann. §§ 102.02, 102.99. Disclosure of certain information without consent. Ohio Rev. Code Ann. §§ 102.07, 102.99. Unauthorized compensation. Ohio Rev. Code Ann. §§ 102.04, 102.99. Violation of revolving door bribery, honorarium, travel reimbursement, organization membership, or gaming activity prohibitions. Ohio Rev. Code Ann. §§ 102.03, 102.99. Fourth degree misdemeanors: Fine and term of imprisonment for misdemeanors are determined by multiple factors, discussed at Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2929.22. Knowingly fail to file a required disclosure statement. Ohio Rev. Code Ann. §§ 102.02, 102.99. Knowing acceptance of certain reimbursements, gifts, or hospitalities from a lobbyist. Ohio Rev. Code Ann. §§ 102.031, 102.99.
Oklahoma	Felonies: Bribery, punishable by permanent disqualification from public office and a term of imprisonment of no more than 10 years, or a fine not to exceed $5,000 and imprisonment of no more than 1 year. Okla. Stat. Ann. tit. 21, § 382. Member of the legislature soliciting employment with a state department or institution, punishable by between $100 and $1,000, or a term of imprisonment between 1 and 5 years, and forfeiture of office. Okla. Stat. Ann. tit. 21, § 322. Soliciting bribes or trading votes, punishable by no more than 10 years and/or a fine of no more than $5,000. Okla. Stat. Ann. tit. 21, § 309. Altering an engrossed copy of a bill, or altering a draft bill. Okla. Stat. Ann. tit. 21, §§ 307, 306. Misdemeanors: Violation of anti-nepotism restrictions, punishable by a fine of between $100 and $1,000 and forfeiture of office. Okla. Stat. Ann. tit. 21, § 485. Other Under the campaign finance and financial disclosure act, late filing penalties are of $100 per day, not to exceed a maximum of $1,000. Okla. Stat. Ann. tit. 70, § 2-119.
Oregon	Class B felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 10 years. Or. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 161.605. Possible fine of no more than $250,000. Or. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 161.625. Bribery. Or. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 162.025. Public investment fraud. Or. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 162.117. Class C Felonies: Maximum penalty of 5 years imprisonment. Or. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 161.605. Maximum fine of $125,000. Or. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 161.625. Tampering with public records. Or. Rev. Stat. § 162.305. Class A misdemeanors: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 364 days. Or. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 161.615. Possible fine of no more than $6,250. Or. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 161.635. Official misconduct in the first degree. Or. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 162.415. Class B misdemeanors: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 6 months. Or. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 161.615. Possible fine of no more than $2,500. Or. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 161.635. Misuse of confidential information. Or. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 162.425. Class C misdemeanors: Punishment includes imprisonment of no more than 30 days. Or. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 161.615. Possible fine of no more than $1,250. Or. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 161.635. Official misconduct in the second degree. Or. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 162.405. Other: The Oregon Government Ethics Commission may impose civil penalties for violations of the governmental ethics rules not to exceed $5,000 for a violation relating to required filings, $25,000 for violating revolving door prohibitions, or $10,000 for others. Or. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 244.040.
Pennsylvania	Third degree felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 7 years. 18 Pa. Stat. and Cons. Stat. Ann. § 1103. Possible fine of no more than $15,000. 18 Pa. Stat. and Cons. Stat. Ann. § 1101. Bribery. 18 Pa. Stat. and Cons. Stat. Ann. § 4701. Second degree misdemeanors: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 2 years. 18 Pa. Stat. and Cons. Stat. Ann. § 1104. Possible fine of no more than $5,000. 18 Pa. Stat. and Cons. Stat. Ann. § 1101. Threats and other improper influence in official and political matters, unless the actor threatened to commit a crime or made a threat with intent to influence a judicial or administrative proceeding. 18 Pa. Stat. and Cons. Stat. Ann. § 4702. Retaliation for past official action. 18 Pa. Stat. and Cons. Stat. Ann. § 4703. False swearing in official matters. 18 Pa. Stat. and Cons. Stat. Ann. § 4903. Tampering with public records or information. 18 Pa. Stat. and Cons. Stat. Ann. § 4911. Official oppression. 18 Pa. Stat. and Cons. Stat. Ann. § 5301. Third degree misdemeanors: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 1 year. 18 Pa. Stat. and Cons. Stat. Ann. § 1104. Possible fine of no more than $2,500. 18 Pa. Stat. and Cons. Stat. Ann. § 1101. Threats and other improper influence in official and political matters, if the actor threatened to commit a crime or made a threat with intent to influence a judicial or administrative proceeding. 18 Pa. Stat. and Cons. Stat. Ann. § 4702. Other: Any person who pleads nolo contendere or guilty, or is convicted of extortion, embezzlement, bribery, malfeasance or misfeasance in office, or fraudulent conversion of public moneys or property, or for any misdemeanor in office, shall forfeit his office. 65 Pa. Stat. Ann. § 121.
Puerto Rico	Second degree felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no less than 8 years and no more than 15 years. 33 L.P.R.A. § 4694. Fine equal to 8% person's annual income. 33 L.P.R.A. § 4712. Bribery. 33 L.P.R.A. § 4890. Embezzlement of public funds that exceeds $50,000. 33 L.P.R.A. § 4895. Third degree felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no less than 3 years and no more than 8 years. 33 L.P.R.A. § 4694. Fine equal to 6% person's annual income. 33 L.P.R.A. § 4712. Unlawful enrichment, if pursued and obtained the benefit. 33 L.P.R.A. § 4881. Unjust enrichment. 33 L.P.R.A. § 4882. Negotiations incompatible with the discharge of public office, if attempted and obtained. 33 L.P.R.A. § 4884. Retaining property of an office after leaving office, and the property is damaged. 33 L.P.R.A. § 4887. Bribery. 33 L.P.R.A. § 4890. Embezzlement of public funds. 33 L.P.R.A. § 4895. Fourth degree felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no less than 6 months and no more than 3 years. 33 L.P.R.A. § 4694. Fine equal to 4% person's annual income. 33 L.P.R.A. § 4712. Unlawful enrichment, if pursued but not obtained the benefit. 33 L.P.R.A. § 4881. Unlawful benefit from public office. 33 L.P.R.A. § 4883. Negotiations incompatible with the discharge of public office, if attempted but not obtained. 33 L.P.R.A. § 4884. Retaining property of an office after leaving office. 33 L.P.R.A. § 4887. Alteration or mutilation of property, including documents, under the control of a public officer or employee. 33 L.P.R.A. § 4888. Omission in the performance of duty resulting in a loss of public funds or damages to public property if the loss is over $10,000. 33 L.P.R.A. § 4893. Negligence in the performance of duty if damages to public property exceed $10,000, plus restitution. 33 L.P.R.A. § 4894. Possession and unlawful use of tax information, receipts and payment vouchers. 33 L.P.R.A. § 4898. Misdemeanors: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 90 days. 33 L.P.R.A. § 4694. Fine equal to 2% person's annual income. 33 L.P.R.A. § 4712. Omission in the performance of duty resulting in a loss of public funds or damages to public property. 33 L.P.R.A. § 4893. Negligence in the performance of duty if damages to public property do not exceed $10,000, plus restitution. 33 L.P.R.A. § 4894. Refusal to answer or furnish fiscal information. 33 L.P.R.A. § 4896. Other: Violations of the Code of Ethics are punishable by up to 3 times the damage caused to the public treasury, and may be disqualified by a term of 10 years from any contract with an executive agency of Puerto Rico, in addition to other penalties. 3 L.P.R.A. § 1760.
Rhode Island	Other: Bribery, punishable by a fine of between $5,000 and $50,000, or 3 times the value of the bribe, or imprisonment of no more than 20 years. R.I. Gen. Laws Ann. § 11-7-5. Embezzlement and fraudulent conversion, punishable no more than $50,000 or 3 times the value embezzled or converted, and imprisonment for no more than 20 years, unless less than $100 embezzled, in which case max penalty is $1,000 and imprisonment of no more than 1 year. R.I. Gen. Laws Ann. § 11-41-3. Extortion by a public official, punishable by maximum 15 years imprisonment and $25,000 fine. R.I. Gen. Laws Ann. § 11-42-1.1. Threats to public officials is a felony, punishable by maximum 5 years imprisonment and a fine of $5,000. R.I. Gen. Laws Ann. § 11-42-4. Knowing and willful violations of the Code of Ethics are punishable by civil penalties, and constitute a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 and imprisonment not to exceed 1 year. R.I. Gen. Laws Ann. § 36-14-19.
South Carolina	Other: Offering, giving, soliciting, or receiving anything of value to influence action of a public employee, member or official is a penalty punishable by imprisonment of no more than 10 years and a fine of no more than $10,000. S.C. Code Ann. § 8-13-705. Use or disclosure of confidential information by a public official, member, or employee for financial gain punishable by a maximum fine of $5,000 and 5 years imprisonment. S.C. Code Ann. § 8-13-725. Dual employment violation punishable by civil penalty of $50 per day. S.C. Code Ann. § 8-13-735. Violations of ethics standards all subject to restitution and reprimand by the State Ethics Commission. S.C. Code Ann. § 8-13-780. Technical violations of disclosure requirements punishable by a penalty not to exceed $50. S.C. Code Ann. § 8-13-1170. Late filing or failure to file a report or statement as required punishable by civil penalties including a fine of $100 if the statement or report is not filed within 5 days of a deadline, and a fine of $10 per day for the first ten days after notice of the delinquency is given, and $100 each additional day up to a maximum of $5,000. After the maximum civil penalty has been reached and the report is still delinquent, first offense is a misdemeanor punishable by maximum $500 and imprisonment of 30 days. For a second offense, misdemeanor punishable by between $2,500 and $5,000 and imprisonment of minimum 30 days. For a third or subsequent offense, misdemeanor crime punishable by fine of no more than $5,000 and imprisonment not to exceed 1 year. S.C. Code Ann. § 8-13-1510. Other violations of the ethics chapter where penalties are not specified are punishable as misdemeanors, with a fine of no more than $5,000 and 1-year imprisonment. S.C. Code Ann. § 8-13-1520.
South Dakota	Class 4 felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 10 years and a possible fine of $20,000. S.D. Codified Laws § 22-6-1. Bribery, whether giving, receiving, or soliciting. S.D. Codified Laws §§ 22-12A-5, 22-12A-4, 22-12A-7. Class 6 felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 2 years and a possible fine of $4,000. S.D. Codified Laws § 22-6-1. Fraudulent alteration of a bill or resolution before or after passage. S.D. Codified Laws §§ 22-12A-17, 22-12A-18. Class 1 misdemeanors: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 1 year and a possible fine of $2,000. S.D. Codified Laws § 22-6-2. Consideration for appointment to or performance of duties of public office. S.D. Codified Laws §§ 22-12A-1, 22-12A-2. Solicitation of unauthorized fee for doing an official act. S.D. Codified Laws § 22-12A-8. Solicitation of compensation for omission of an official duty. S.D. Codified Laws § 22-12A-9. Class 2 misdemeanors: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 30 days and a possible fine of $500. S.D. Codified Laws § 22-6-2. Improper interest in a public contract. S.D. Codified Laws § 3-16-7.
Tennessee	Class B felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no less than 8 years and no more than 30 years and a possible fine of no more than $25,000. Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-111. Bribery, which results in removal and permanent disqualification from public office. Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 39-16-102, 39-16-103. Class C felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no less than 3 years and no more than 15 years and a possible fine of no more than $10,000. Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-111. Buying and selling offices. Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-16-105. Class E felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no less than 1 year and no more than 6 years and a possible fine of no more than $3,000. Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-111. Unlawful compensation for official duties. Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-16-104. Certain kinds of official misconduct, which results in removal from office. Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-16-402 Official oppression. Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-16-403. Fabricating, destroying or tampering with a government record. Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-16-504. Class B misdemeanor: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 6 months and/or a possible fine of no more than $500. Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-111. Misuse of official information. Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-16-404.
Texas	Second degree felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no less than 2 years and no more than 20 years and a possible fine of no more than $10,000. Tex. Penal Code Ann. § 12.33. Bribery. Tex. Penal Code Ann. § 36.02. Class A misdemeanors: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 1 year and/or a fine of no more than $4,000. Tex. Penal Code Ann. § 12.21. Improper influence. Tex. Penal Code Ann. § 36.04. Official oppression. Tex. Penal Code Ann. § 36.03. Acceptance of honorarium. Tex. Penal Code Ann. § 36.07. Gift to a public servant by a person subject to his or her jurisdiction. Tex. Penal Code Ann. § 36.08. Class B misdemeanors: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 180 days and/or a fine of no more than $2,000. Tex. Penal Code Ann. § 12.22. Knowingly and willfully failing to file a financial statement. Tex. Gov't Code Ann. § 572.034. Class C misdemeanors: Punishment includes a fine of no more than $500. Tex. Penal Code Ann. § 12.23. Misuse of official information. Tex. Penal Code Ann. § 39.06. Other: A violation of nepotism restrictions is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of between $100 and $1,000.Tex. Gov't Code Ann. § 573.084. Also results in the removal of an official from their position. Tex. Gov't Code Ann. § 573.081. Penalties vary for tampering with different types of government records. Tex. Penal Code Ann. § 37.10 Penalties vary for abuse of official capacity depending on the value of the thing misused. Tex. Penal Code Ann. § 37.10. Late financial disclosure statements subject to civil penalty of $500. If more than 30 days late, commission issues a warning. 10 days after that, a civil penalty may be issued of up to $10,000. Tex. Gov't Code Ann. § 572.033. Frivolous or bad-faith ethics complaints for a maximum of $10,000 civil penalty. Tex. Gov't Code Ann. § 571.176. Delay in complying or violation of a commission order, punishable by a civil penalty of $5,000 maximum, or triple the amount at issue, whichever is more. Tex. Gov't Code Ann. § 571.173.
Utah	Second degree felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no less than 1 year and no more than 15 years. Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203. A possible fine of no more than $10,000. Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301. Receiving or soliciting a bribe if the value of the bribe is over $1,000. Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-105. Misuse of public money, if more than $5,000. Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-402. Violations of the Public Officers' and Employees Ethics Act, if the value of the compensation, conflict of interest, or assistance exceeds $1,000. Utah Code Ann. § 67-16-12. Third degree felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 5 years. Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203. A possible fine of no more than $5,000. Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301. Fraudulent alteration of an enrolled copy of any bill or resolution. Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-108. Alteration of proposed legislative bill or resolution. Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-107. Receiving or soliciting a bribe if the value of the bribe is $1,000 or less. Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-105. Misuse of public money, if $5,000 or less. Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-402. Misuse of public funds also results in disqualification to hold public office. Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-404. Violations of the Public Officers' and Employees Ethics Act, if value of the compensation, conflict of interest, or assistance is between $250 and $1,000. Utah Code Ann. § 67-16-12. Class A misdemeanors: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 1 year. Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204. A possible fine of no more than $2,500. Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301. Threats to influence official or political action. Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-104. Official misconduct based on inside (official) information. Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-202. Violations of the Public Officers' and Employees Ethics Act if the value of the compensation, conflict of interest, or assistance is between $100 and $250. Utah Code Ann. § 67-16-12. Class B misdemeanors: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 6 months. Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204. A possible fine of no more than $1,000. Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301. Bribery for endorsement of a person as a public servant. Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-106. Unofficial misconduct. Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-203. Official misconduct based on unauthorized acts or failure of duty. Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-201. Violations of the Public Officers' and Employees Ethics Act if the value of the compensation, conflict of interest, or assistance is $100 or less. Utah Code Ann. § 67-16-12. Failure to file required financial disclosures. Utah Code Ann. § 20A-11-1605. Other: Violations of the Public Officers' and Employees Ethics Act may be punishable by dismissal from employment or removal from office. Utah Code Ann. § 67-16-12.
Vermont	Other: Public officers or employees accepting bribes, if less than $500 in value, imprisonment of not more than 2 years and a fine of no more than $5,000, or both. If $500 or more, punishable by not more than 10 years imprisonment and no more than $10,000 fine. Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 13, § 1102. Neglect of duty by public officers punishable by maximum 1 year and $1,000 fine. Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 13, § 3006.
Virginia	Class 4 felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no less than 2 years and no more than 10 years. A possible fine of no more than $100,000. Va. Code § 18.2-10. Embezzlement by officers. Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-112. Acceptance of a bribe. Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-439. Other: Any knowing violation of the General Assembly Conflicts of Interest Act is a class 1 misdemeanor. Va. Code Ann. § 30-123. Punishable by civil penalties, including $250 for failure to timely file disclosure requirements. Va. Code Ann. § 30-126. Enforcement provisions relating to campaign statements or reports are subject to Va. Code Ann. § 24.2-953.
Virgin Islands	Other: Embezzlement or falsification of public accounts, punishable by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment of not more than 10 years, or both, and permanent disqualification from holding any public office. 14 V.I.C. § 1662. Disclosure of confidential trade secrets (aka improper use of confidential information gained through public office or position) is punishable by a fine of no more than $1,000 and 1-year imprisonment, and removal from employment, if an employee of the Government of the Virgin Islands. 14 V.I.C. § 1665. Knowingly violating conflict of interest provisions is a public offense punishable by between 1 year and 5 years or by a fine of no more than $5,000, or a sum equal to any direct monetary gain derived in connection with such violation, whichever is greater. 3 V.I.C. § 1108.
Washington	Class B felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 10 years and/or a fine of no more than $20,000. Wash. Rev. Code Ann. § 9A.20.021. Misappropriation and falsification of accounts. Wash. Rev. Code Ann. § 42.20.070. Bribery. Wash. Rev. Code Ann. § 9A.68.010. Class C felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 5 years imprisonment and/or a fine of no more than $10,000. Wash. Rev. Code Ann. § 9A.20.021. Requesting unlawful compensation. Wash. Rev. Code Ann. § 9A.68.020. Trading in public office. Wash. Rev. Code Ann. § 9A.68.040. Trading in special influence. Wash. Rev. Code Ann. § 9A.68.050. Gross misdemeanors: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 364 days and/or a fine of no more than $5,000. Wash. Rev. Code Ann. § 9A.20.021. Delegating powers for profit. Wash. Rev. Code Ann. § 42.20.020. Intrusion into and refusal to surrender public office. Wash. Rev. Code Ann. § 42.20.030. False or misleading statement in any official report or statement. Wash. Rev. Code Ann. § 42.20.040. Willful disobeying any provision of law regulating official conduct other than those specified. Wash. Rev. Code Ann. § 42.20.080. Other: Violations of campaign disclosure rules punishable by civil penalties not to exceed $10,000 for each violation, or three times the amount of a contribution illegally made or accepted, whichever is greater. A false or forged document that is filed, with actual malice, is a class C felony. Wash. Rev. Code Ann. § 42.17A.750.
West Virginia	Other: Bribery is a felony, punishable by imprisonment not less than 1 nor more than 10 years, and a fine of not exceeding $50,000. Also results in permanent disqualification from office. W. Va. Code Ann. § 61-5A-9. Unlawful rewarding of past behavior is a misdemeanor, punishable by between 3 months and 1 year imprisonment and a fine of no more than $5,000, or both. W. Va. Code Ann. § 61-5A-9. Threats in official and political matters is a misdemeanor, punishable by between 3 months and 1 year imprisonment and a fine of no more than $5,000, or both. W. Va. Code Ann. § 61-5A-9. Receiving prohibited gifts or gratuities, and trading in public office are both misdemeanors punishable by between 1 year and 3 months in jail and a fine of between $50 and $1,000, or both. W. Va. Code Ann. § 61-5A-9. W. Va. Code Ann. § 6B-2-10. Misuse of confidential information, prohibited representation, and practicing before a board, agency, commission or department shall constitute a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment up to 6 months and a fine of up to $1,000. W. Va. Code Ann. § 6B-2-10. Knowingly filing a materially false statement or willfully concealing a material fact in filing the statement is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined no more than $1,000 and imprisoned for no more than 1 year. W. Va. Code Ann. § 6B-2-10. Knowingly failing or refusing to file a financial statement as required is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of between $100 and $1,000. Willful and knowing disclosure of information made confidential is subject to administrative sanction. W. Va. Code Ann. § 6B-2-10. Giving false or misleading material information to the commission or inducing another to do so is subject to administrative sanction. W. Va. Code Ann. § 6B-2-10.
Wisconsin	Class H felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 6 years and/or a fine of no more than $25,000. Wis. Stat. Ann. § 939.50. Bribery. Wis. Stat. Ann. § 946.10. Misconduct in public office. Wis. Stat. Ann. § 946.12. Class I felonies: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 3 years and 6 months and/or a fine of no more than $10,000. Wis. Stat. Ann. § 939.50. Special privileges from public utilities. Wis. Stat. Ann. § 946.11. Private interest in a public contract. Wis. Stat. Ann. § 946.13. Purchasing claims at less than full value. Wis. Stat. Ann. § 946.14. Promising to use or withhold from using official influence or vote for anything of value. Wis. Stat. Ann. §§ 19.58, 19.45, 19.59. Class A misdemeanors: Punishment includes imprisonment for no more than 9 months and/or a fine of no more than $10,000. Wis. Stat. Ann. § 939.51. Using corrupt means to influence legislation. Wis. Stat. Ann. § 946.17. Other: Violators of the Code of Ethics for Public Officials and Employees are subject to civil penalties of up to $500, or not more than $5,000, depending upon the violation. Wis. Stat. Ann. § 19.579. In addition, criminal penalties for violating the Code include fines of between $100 and $5,000 or imprisonment of up to 1 year, or both. Wis. Stat. Ann. § 19.58. Intentional unauthorized release of records or information is subject to a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment of not more than 9 months, or both. Wis. Stat. Ann. § 19.58.
Wyoming	Other: Bribery is punishable by imprisonment for not more than 10 years, a fine of not more than $5,000, or both. Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 6-5-102. Demanding a kickback is a felony, punishable by no more than 3 years imprisonment and a fine of no more than $5,000. Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 6-5-117. Violation of conflict of interest prohibitions relating to public investments is a misdemeanor punishable by no more than 6 months imprisonment, a fine of no more than $750, or both. Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 6-5-118. Violation of conflict of interest prohibitions relating to any contract or appointment is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of no more than $5,000. Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 6-5-106. An elected or appointed public officer prematurely acting in an official capacity is a misdemeanor punishable by $1,000 maximum fine. Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 6-5-116. Wrongful appropriation of public property is a misdemeanor punishable for not more than 1 year, fine of not more than $1,000, or both. Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 6-5-110. Official misconduct is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of no more than $5,000, if he or she obtains a benefit or maliciously causes harm to another, but if not, subject to a fine of no more than $750. Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 6-5-107. Soliciting unlawful compensation is a felony punishable by imprisonment for no more than 10 years, a fine of not more than $5,000, or both. Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 6-5-104. Compensation for past official behavior is a felony punishable by imprisonment for no more than 10 years, a fine of no more than $5,000, or both. Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 6-5-103. Criminal violations described above may result in removal from office after judgment of conviction. Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 6-5-113.

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