Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1697: An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, 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.

Passed one chamber Last action July 23, 2025: Referred to Health & Human Services

Plain-language summary

HB 1697 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on July 2, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, 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. Primary sponsor: Frank Burns (Democratic). It lists 13 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 23, 2025): Referred to Health & Human Services.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Frank Burns (Democratic). 13 co-sponsors.