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Introduced
09/26/2018
09/26/2018
In Committee
09/26/2018
09/26/2018
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 or clinical treatment facility, 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 or clinical treatment facility, subject to certain exceptions. Violators can face criminal penalties of up to a $200,000 fine, 10 years in prison, or both. The bill provides several exceptions to this prohibition, including discounts or reductions in price that are properly disclosed, payments from an employer to an employee, and certain alternative payment models or arrangements approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 09/26/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/6902/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr6902/BILLS-115hr6902ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr6902/BILLS-115hr6902ih.pdf.pdf |
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