Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 38: 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.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 38 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on March 6, 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. Primary sponsor: Lindsey Williams (Democratic). It lists 14 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 6, 2025): Referred to Health & Human Services.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsey Williams | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Maria Collett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Carolyn Comitta | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Jay Costa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Cris Dush | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Frank Farry | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Wayne Fontana | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| Vincent Hughes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Nick Miller | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Katie Muth | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Kristin Phillips-Hill | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Nikil Saval | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Judy Schwank | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Pat Stefano | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Tina Tartaglione | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Health & Human Services