HB2051

Pennsylvania HB2051 establishes the Commonwealth Fraud Prevention Act, adopting the intent of the Federal False Claims Act and providing for.

Pennsylvania HB2051, the Commonwealth Fraud Prevention Act, adopts the intent of the Federal False Claims Act and provides for liability, damages, and civil penalties for false claims against the Commonwealth. It outlines acts subjecting persons to liability, including knowingly presenting false claims and failing to disclose material facts. The bill also details the powers of the Attorney General, procedures for civil investigative demands, and the rights of qui tam plaintiffs. It specifies damages, costs, and civil penalties, and mandates an annual report on actions taken under the act.