Introduced
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To create a new “false claims” cause of action, in which an individual or the Attorney General could sue a person who performs one of a wide range of actions that constitute a false or fraudulent monetary claim against the state or a local government. A court would be authorized to award triple damages against the perpetrator, and the individual who brought the suit (or the Attorney General’s office) would be eligible to receive a portion of the damages.
Referred to the Committee on Government Operations
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To change the proposed civil penalty from "up to" $10,000 to "at least" $5,000, with the same $10,000 maximum.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 107 to 2 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
