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PA HB895
Bill
Status
3/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kristine Howard
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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Matters outside the Attorney General's jurisdiction must be referred to appropriate federal, state, or local offices
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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