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PA HB1804
Bill
Status
8/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ryan Bizzarro
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AI Summary
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State Treasurer must report within 60 days on federal money owed to Pennsylvania in contravention of court decisions and projected payments due to the federal government over the next 12 months, with monthly updates required
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Governor, Treasurer, and Secretary of Budget may jointly direct withholding of payments to the federal government when federal funds are owed to Pennsylvania in violation of a court decision, with withheld amounts available for state appropriation
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Attorney General must obtain liens on federal property located in Pennsylvania when congressionally authorized funds are withheld by presidential executive order or in violation of court orders, with lien amounts not to exceed the withheld federal funds
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State agencies prohibited from sharing personally identifiable information with federal officials unless data is anonymized, with exceptions for compliance with law, program administration, legislative constituent services, and court duties; violations subject to actual damages, up to $1,000 exemplary damages, and attorney fees
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Creates private right of action for individuals deprived of constitutional rights by persons acting under color of law, with 6-year statute of limitations and mandatory attorney fee awards to prevailing plaintiffs
Legislative Description
Providing for the withholding of Commonwealth payments to the Federal Government; perfecting liens on Federal property; establishing a civil cause of action; and prohibiting the Commonwealth from sharing data with the Federal Government that contains personally identifiable information.
Last Action
Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations
8/15/2025