An Act amending the act of October 31, 2006 (P.L.1210, No.133), known as the Price Gouging Act, further providing for definitions, for price gouging prohibited and for investigation.

HB 1914 amends Pennsylvania’s Price Gouging Act to clarify when price increases during disaster emergencies become illegal. It defines "cost" to include replacement costs, credit fees, taxes, and transportation, allowing businesses to raise prices if these costs increase. The bill replaces a fixed 20% price threshold with a cost-based exemption, meaning businesses can charge more if prices reflect actual cost changes (e.g., higher shipping fees), but not if prices grossly exceed pre-emergency levels. This affects sellers of essential goods/services during declared emergencies, with the Bureau of Consumer Protection investigating violations and imposing civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation.