State Ethics Commission

The State Ethics Commission is an independent state agency that administers and enforces the provisions of the conflict of interest law and financial disclosure law.

Contact Us

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Phone

Open M-F 9am-5pm

Fax

Legal Division (617) 723-5851
Enforcement Division (617) 723-4086

Address

1 Ashburton Place 6th floor, Room 619 Boston, MA 02108

Who We Serve

The State Ethics Commission serves the public by fostering integrity in government. The independent agency provides free advice to all public employees on the conflict of interest law, and civilly enforces this law. You can contact the Commission to obtain legal advice, file a complaint, obtain a statement of financial interest or conflict of interest law disclosure form, or complete statutory conflict of interest law requirements.

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Recent News & Announcements

Opportunity to serve on the State Ethics Commission

The Office of the Attorney General is inviting persons interested in being considered for appointment by Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell to serve as a member of the State Ethics Commission to submit their letters of interest and resumes.
Read the Notice of Upcoming Vacancy

The State Ethics Commission is a non-partisan, independent state agency which administers, provides advice and training concerning, and civilly enforces the conflict of interest and financial disclosure laws. There are five Commissioners: three, including the Commission Chair, are appointed by the Governor, one is appointed by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, and one is appointed by the Attorney General. No more than two of the Commissioners appointed by the Governor, and no more than three Commissioners overall, may be from the same political party. Commissioners serve part-time.
Read more about the Commission

Upcoming Events

  • In the Matter of Jason Pimental - Pre-Hearing Conference

    Monday, April 27, 2026
    9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
    Hearing notice for the April 27, 2026 pre-hearing conference
  • Conflict of Interest Law Seminar

    1 Ashburton Place, 6th floor, Room 619, Boston, MA 02108
    Wednesday, April 29, 2026
    10 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
    The Commission provides free educational in-house conflict of interest law seminars for public agencies and municipalities and their employees explaining how the conflict of interest law governs the conduct of state, county, and municipal employees

Locations

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