Pennsylvania SB115: An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in general powers and duties of the Department of Public Welfare, further providing for personal care home and assisted living residence administrators; 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; and establishing the Fraud Prevention and Recovery Account.

What the bill says

An act to consolidate, editorially revise, and codify the public welfare laws of the Commonwealth," in general powers and duties of the Department of Public Welfare, further providing for personal care home and assisted living residence administrators; and abrogating regulations.

From the amended text, October 6, 2026:

An act to consolidate, editorially revise, and codify the public welfare laws of the Commonwealth," in general powers and duties of the Department of Public Welfare, further providing for personal care home and assisted living residence administrators; and abrogating regulations. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Section 213 of the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, is amended by adding subsections to read: Section 213. Personal Care Home and Assisted Living Residence Administrators.--* * * (f) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the department shall provide a skills competency examination to individuals seeking employment as a direct care staff person in either a personal care home or an assisted living residence in lieu of successfully obtaining a high school <-- diploma or GED equivalency. The following shall apply: (1) In addition to the duties required of a direct care staff person, the examination shall include an assessment of interpersonal communication skills, basic writing and reading comprehension, understanding of cultural and diverse communities, awareness of mental and behavioral health needs and other competencies specific to working in a personal care home or an assisted living residence. (2) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to permit a direct care staff person from dispensing, …

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