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MI HB6032

MI HB6032
Civil procedure: civil actions; false claims act; enact. Creates new act.


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Introduced
04/14/2022
In Committee
04/14/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

101st 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 enacts the "False Claims Act" to provide 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 defines key terms such as "claim," "false claim," and "knowing and knowingly." It imposes civil penalties and damages on persons who commit certain acts related to false claims, with provisions for reduced penalties in certain cases. The bill allows the Attorney General or a local government to investigate and bring civil actions, and also allows private persons to bring "qui tam" civil actions on behalf of the state or local government. It includes provisions for handling such lawsuits, including rules around intervention, dismissal, and awards to the qui tam plaintiff. The bill also prohibits retaliation against persons who report false claims, and authorizes the Attorney General to promulgate rules to implement the Act.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (38)

Abraham Aiyash (D)* Sarah Anthony (D)* Felicia Brabec (D)* Kelly Breen (D)* Julie Brixie (D)* Darrin Camilleri (D)* Tyrone Carter (D)* Mary Cavanagh (D)* John Cherry (D)* Kevin Coleman (D)* Alex Garza (D)* Jim Haadsma (D)* Kevin Hertel (D)* Rachel Hood (D)* Kara Hope (D)* Cynthia Johnson (D)* Jewell Jones (D)* Matt Koleszar (D)* Padma Kuppa (D)* Donna Lasinski (D)* Mari Manoogian (D)* Christine Morse (D)* Cynthia Neeley (D)* Amos O'Neal (D)* Laurie Pohutsky (D)* Ranjeev Puri (D)* Yousef Rabhi (D)* Julie Rogers (D)* Terry Sabo (D)* Helena Scott (D)* Nate Shannon (D)* Samantha Steckloff (D)* Lori Stone (D)* Joseph Tate (D)* Shri Thanedar (D)* Regina Weiss (D)* Tenisha Yancey (D)* Stephanie Young (D)*

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 04/14/2022 (on 04/26/2022)

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