An Act amending Title 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for liability for false claims, for adoption of congressional intent of the Federal False Claims Act, for damages, costs and civil penalties, for powers of Attorney General, for qui tam actions and for civil investigative demands.

HB 2051 updates Pennsylvania's false claims law to align with the federal False Claims Act. It directly affects state contractors, vendors, and others submitting claims for state funds by imposing liability for false or fraudulent claims. Key provisions include establishing damages, civil penalties, and allowing the Attorney General to pursue enforcement actions, while also enabling whistleblowers (via "qui tam" lawsuits) to file claims on behalf of the state. The bill also grants the Attorney General authority to issue civil investigative demands during fraud investigations. This bill, referred to the Judiciary Committee on November 19, 2025, focuses on strengthening state oversight of fraud involving public funds.