Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

SB 1498 — 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.

Last action — Referred to JUDICIARY, Oct. 13, 2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced October 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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In plain language

This bill amends Pennsylvania's laws regarding wrongful use of civil proceedings and venue requirements.

The bill adds a subsection to Pennsylvania law to clarify venue rules for wrongful use of civil proceedings. It specifies where actions can be filed based on the plaintiff's residency or business location.

Summary

Enhancing Protections for Victims of Abusive Lawsuits

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds a new subsection to establish specific venue provisions for actions related to wrongful use of civil proceedings in Pennsylvania.

  • 42 Pa.C.S. § 8351

    (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.

    This addition defines where venue is established for wrongful use of civil proceedings based on certain criteria related to the plaintiff's residency and business location.

Action History

  1. Referred to JUDICIARY, Oct. 13, 2026

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 252 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (252)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1498 do?
Enhancing Protections for Victims of Abusive Lawsuits
Who sponsors SB 1498?
SB 1498 is sponsored by Chris Gebhard (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1498?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced October 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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