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PA HB895

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kristine Howard

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the PA Attorney General's Office to establish a public website, email, and toll-free phone number for citizens to report violations of 18 enumerated federal statutes, including antitrust laws, consumer protection laws, RICO, and privacy regulations

  • Creates a whistleblower-style "witness award" system where citizens who provide information leading to successful monetary recoveries receive between 5% and 15% of the recovery amount

  • Courts must issue written determinations on witness awards, evaluating the substantial nature of each piece of evidence provided; determinations may be appealed to Commonwealth Court

  • Matters outside the Attorney General's jurisdiction must be referred to appropriate federal, state, or local offices

  • Takes effect 180 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In Office of Attorney General, providing for citizens' intervention in conspiracies; and imposing duties on the Office of Attorney General.

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary

3/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/13/2025

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