Bill > SB208

This bill amends the Fraud Against Taxpayers Act in New Mexico by clarifying the definition of "knowingly" in relation to fraudulent claims. Previously, "knowingly" meant acting with actual knowledge of the truth or falsity of information, or in deliberate ignorance or reckless disregard of it. This bill retains these existing definitions and adds that "knowingly" also includes acting with reckless disregard of the truth or falsity of information, ensuring a broader scope for prosecuting fraud against the state or its political subdivisions, which are defined as entities like cities, counties, and school districts.