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PA HB1371

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Briggs

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits contracts, combinations, or conspiracies in restraint of trade, as well as monopolization, monopsonization, and anticompetitive acquisitions that substantially lessen competition in Pennsylvania commerce

  • Authorizes the Attorney General to bring civil actions seeking injunctions, civil penalties of at least $100,000 per violation, treble damages, asset divestiture, and recovery of investigation costs and attorney fees

  • Requires 120-day advance written notice to the Attorney General before health care mergers, acquisitions, or contracting affiliations involving health care facilities, facility systems, or provider organizations; noncompliance carries penalties up to $200 per day

  • Establishes criminal penalties for knowing violations: third-degree felony with up to 4 years imprisonment and/or fines up to $1,000,000 for individuals or corporations

  • Grants private parties standing to sue for treble damages or full overcharge/underpayment recovery, with class actions permitted; indirect purchasers may bring claims without proving direct dealings with defendant

Legislative Description

Establishing cause of action for antitrust conduct, for indirect purchaser recovery under State antitrust laws and for premerger notice of health care mergers and transactions; and imposing penalties.

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary

5/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary5/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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