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Introduced
09/25/2018
09/25/2018
In Committee
09/25/2018
09/25/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act of 2018 This bill amends the federal criminal code make it a crime to knowingly and willfully solicit, receive, pay, or offer payment for referrals to a recovery home, clinical treatment facility, or laboratory, subject to limitations. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to 10 years, or both.
AI Summary
This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime to knowingly and willfully solicit, receive, pay, or offer payment for referrals to a recovery home, clinical treatment facility, or laboratory, subject to certain exceptions. A violator would be subject to criminal penalties - a fine, a prison term of up to 10 years, or both. The bill clarifies that actual knowledge or specific intent to commit a violation is not required for an offense. It also allows the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to promulgate regulations to clarify the exceptions to the prohibition.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 09/25/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/6878/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr6878/BILLS-115hr6878ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr6878/BILLS-115hr6878ih.pdf.pdf |
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