Pennsylvania HB1784: An Act amending Title 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers and duties, further providing for civil penalties.

What the bill says

Amending Title 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers and duties, further providing for civil penalties.

From the introduced text, August 10, 2025:

Amending Title 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers and duties, further providing for civil penalties. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Section 3108(k) of Title 63 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended and the section is amended by adding a subsection to read: § 3108. Civil penalties. * * * (i.1) Frivolous complaints.-- (1) The commissioner may impose a civil penalty on a person who files a frivolous complaint against a licensee. The amount of the civil penalty under this subsection shall be established by regulation of the commissioner and shall not exceed $1,000 per violation. (2) Prior to the imposition of a civil penalty under this subsection, the commissioner shall provide notice to the complainant and afford the complainant an opportunity to respond in accordance with 2 Pa.C.S. (relating to administrative law and procedure). (3) All proceedings to impose a civil penalty under this subsection shall be conducted in accordance with section 3105 and any applicable regulations of the commissioner. * * * (k) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Frivolous complaint." A complaint that is groundless and brought in bad faith or …

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Sponsors

• Parke Wentling (R, 7) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. August 10, 2025: Referred to PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Aug. 10, 2025

Common questions

What is HB1784?

HB1784 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers and duties, further providing for civil penalties.

What does HB1784 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers and duties, further providing for civil penalties.

What is the status of HB1784?

In committee as of August 10, 2025. Latest action: Referred to PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Aug. 10, 2025 (August 10, 2025).

Who sponsored HB1784?

Parke Wentling (R, 7).

Where is the official record for HB1784?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1784