# 42 Pa.C.S. § 8521: Sovereign immunity generally

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C85_S8521

## Section

- **Citation:** 42 Pa.C.S. § 8521
- **Heading:** Sovereign immunity generally
- **Jurisdiction:** Pennsylvania
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** PA Code / Title 42 / Chapter 85 / Section 8521

## Text

(a) General rule.--Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, no provision of this title shall constitute a waiver of sovereign immunity for the purpose of 1 Pa.C.S. § 2310 (relating to sovereign immunity reaffirmed; specific waiver) or otherwise.

(b) Federal courts.--Nothing contained in this subchapter shall be construed to waive the immunity of the Commonwealth from suit in Federal courts guaranteed by the Eleventh Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Cross References. Section 8521 is referred to in sections 17312, 17342 of Title 16 (Counties); section 1711 of Title 74 (Transportation); section 6109 of Title 75 (Vehicles).

## Nearby sections

- [42 Pa.C.S. § 8501 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C85_S8501.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 8502 Enforcement proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C85_S8502.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 8521 Sovereign immunity generally.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C85_S8521.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 8522 Exceptions to sovereign immunity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C85_S8522.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 8523 Venue and process.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C85_S8523.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 8524 Defenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C85_S8524.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 8525 Legal assistance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C85_S8525.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 8526 Counterclaim by the Commonwealth.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C85_S8526.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 8527 Indemnity relating to inmate health care.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C85_S8527.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 8528 Limitations on damages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C85_S8528.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 8541 Governmental immunity generally.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C85_S8541.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 8542 Exceptions to governmental immunity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C85_S8542.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 8545 Official liability generally.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C85_S8545.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 8546 Defense of official immunity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C85_S8546.md)

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