SB38

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.

Introduced·3/6/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania SB38 amends the Human Services Code to establish a false claims act.

Pennsylvania SB38 amends the Human Services Code to add a new article XIV-E, establishing a false claims act. This act includes provisions for liability, damages, and civil penalties for knowingly presenting false claims. It also outlines the responsibilities of the Attorney General in investigating and prosecuting false claims, and the rights of qui tam plaintiffs who bring such actions. The act sets a statute of limitations for civil actions, defines terms, and details the process for civil investigative demands, including the service and jurisdiction of these demands.

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Health & Human Services Committee
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History

Mar 6, 2025

Senate

Referred to Health & Human Services