An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in lien of accounts due the Commonwealth and procedure in case of nonpayment, providing for liens against private property improved or renovated with State appropriations.
This bill amends Pennsylvania's Fiscal Code to allow the state to place liens on private property that was improved or renovated using state grant or loan money if the recipient used the funds without proper authorization. Under the new provisions, state agencies must notify the Department of Revenue and the recipient when misuse is detected, and the state can then recover the unapproved funds through civil action. The lien attaches to the property itself and takes priority over most other debts, except for existing mortgages and real estate taxes, but it cannot be enforced until the property is sold or transferred. The Department of Revenue must record the lien with the county prothonotary and notify the property owner by registered mail.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 30, 2026
Last action Mar 30, 2026
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