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Introduced
08/29/2019
08/29/2019
In Committee
08/29/2019
08/29/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
100th Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to provide for remedies and prescribe civil sanctions against a person that presents a false or fraudulent claim to obtain money, property, or services from this state or a local unit of government; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local government officers and agencies; to prohibit retaliation against a person that pursues a remedy under this act; and to authorize the attorney general to promulgate rules.
AI Summary
This bill creates the "False Claims Act," which provides remedies and civil sanctions against a person who presents a false or fraudulent claim to obtain money, property, or services from the state or a local government. The bill allows the Attorney General or a local government to investigate and bring civil actions for such false claims, and also allows a private person to bring a qui tam civil action on behalf of the state or local government. The bill sets out specific provisions regarding the procedures for such actions, the damages and penalties that may be awarded, protections for whistleblowers, and the statute of limitations. The Attorney General is also authorized to promulgate rules to implement the Act.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (38)
Sarah Anthony (D)*,
Julie Brixie (D)*,
Sara Cambensy (D)*,
Darrin Camilleri (D)*,
Brenda Carter (D)*,
Tyrone Carter (D)*,
John Cherry (D)*,
John Chirkun (D)*,
Cara Clemente (D)*,
Kevin Coleman (D)*,
Brian Elder (D)*,
Jim Ellison (D)*,
Christine Greig (D)*,
Jim Haadsma (D)*,
Abdullah Hammoud (D)*,
Kevin Hertel (D)*,
Jon Hoadley (D)*,
Rachel Hood (D)*,
Gary Howell (R)*,
Cynthia Johnson (D)*,
Sheryl Kennedy (D)*,
Padma Kuppa (D)*,
David LaGrand (D)*,
Donna Lasinski (D)*,
Leslie Love (D)*,
Mari Manoogian (D)*,
Kristy Pagan (D)*,
Yousef Rabhi (D)*,
Terry Sabo (D)*,
Nate Shannon (D)*,
Tim Sneller (D)*,
William Sowerby (D)*,
Lori Stone (D)*,
Joseph Tate (D)*,
Rebekah Warren (D)*,
Karen Whitsett (D)*,
Robert Wittenberg (D)*,
Angela Witwer (D)*,
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 09/03/2019 (on 09/03/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2019-HB-4875 | 08/30/2019 |
| BillText | http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2019-2020/billintroduced/House/htm/2019-HIB-4875.htm | 08/30/2019 |
| Bill | http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2019-2020/billintroduced/House/pdf/2019-HIB-4875.pdf | 08/30/2019 |
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