Pennsylvania SB1498: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in particular rights and immunities, further providing for wrongful use of civil proceedings.

What the bill says

Amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in particular rights and immunities, further providing for wrongful use of civil proceedings.

From the introduced text, October 13, 2026:

Amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in particular rights and immunities, further providing for wrongful use of civil proceedings. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Section 8351 of Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended by adding a subsection to read: § 8351. Wrongful use of civil proceedings. * * * (c) Venue.--For actions arising under this section, the transaction or occurrence for purposes of venue under Pa.R.C.P. No. 1006 shall be: (1) where the underlying lawsuit terminated in subsection (a)(2); or (2) where, at the time the elements under subsection (a) are satisfied, any of the following are met: (i) The plaintiff resides or is domiciled within this Commonwealth. (ii) The plaintiff maintains a registered office, principal place of business or maintains headquarters within this Commonwealth. Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days. 20260SB1498PN2034 - 2 -

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Sponsors

• Chris Gebhard (R, 48) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. October 13, 2026: Referred to JUDICIARY, Oct. 13, 2026

Common questions

What is SB1498?

SB1498 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in particular rights and immunities, further providing for wrongful use of civil proceedings.

What does SB1498 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in particular rights and immunities, further providing for wrongful use of civil proceedings.

What is the status of SB1498?

In committee as of October 13, 2026. Latest action: Referred to JUDICIARY, Oct. 13, 2026 (October 13, 2026).

Who sponsored SB1498?

Chris Gebhard (R, 48).

Where is the official record for SB1498?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb1498