Governor Shapiro Advocates for Pennsylvania False Claims Act in 2026-2027 Budget Address
Governor Josh Shapiro's 2026-2027 Budget Address calls for the establishment of a Pennsylvania False Claims Act (FCA) to combat fraud. The FCA would enable the state to pursue enhanced damages and reward whistleblowers for reporting fraud. Shapiro highlighted bipartisan support for the legislation, which aims to address Pennsylvania's significant Medicaid fraud issue. Currently, 30 states have enacted their own FCAs, while Pennsylvania remains one of the few without one, potentially losing billions in recoveries.
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Governor Josh Shapiro, in his 2026-2027 Budget Address, urged the creation of a Pennsylvania False Claims Act to strengthen the state's defenses against fraud. An FCA would allow the state to seek enhanced damages from fraudsters and incentivize whistleblowers.
Shapiro noted bipartisan backing for the initiative, emphasizing Pennsylvania's vulnerability to Medicaid fraud. The state has not passed FCA legislation despite decades of proposals and resistance from lobbying groups. Currently, 30 states and territories have implemented their own FCAs, leaving Pennsylvania among the largest states without such a law, risking significant financial losses.
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