Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 115: An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in general powers and duties of the Department of Public Welfare, further providing for personal care home and assisted living residence administrators; 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 both chambers Last action October 19, 2026: Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations

Plain-language summary

SB 115 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on January 22, 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, in general powers and duties of the Department of Public Welfare, further providing for personal care home and assisted living residence administrators; 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: Dave Argall (Republican). It lists 16 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 19, 2026): Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Dave Argall (Republican). 16 co-sponsors.