HB1697

Providing for liability for false claims, for adoption of congressional intent of the Federal False Claims Act, for damages, costs and civil penalties, for powers of Attorney General, for qui tam actions and for civil investigative demands; and establishing the Fraud Prevention and Recovery Account.

Chamber Passed·7/9/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB1697 amends the Human Services Code to establish liability for false claims against the Commonwealth, including damages, costs, and.

Pennsylvania HB1697 amends the Human Services Code by adding an article on liability for false claims. It outlines acts that subject individuals to liability, such as knowingly presenting false claims or withholding information. The Attorney General is authorized to investigate and prosecute these violations, and qui tam plaintiffs can also bring actions. The bill establishes the Fraud Prevention and Recovery Account to manage recovered funds. It details procedures for civil investigative demands, including serving demands, protecting certain information, and handling objections.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 136–67 · Jul 9, 2025
Current
Health & Human Services Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

22 Yea

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15 Nay

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History

Jul 23, 2025

Senate

Referred to Health & Human Services

Jul 9, 2025

House

Re-reported as committed

Jul 9, 2025

House

Third consideration and final passage (136-67)