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AK SB211

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

Senate

29th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Establishes a 10-year statute of limitations for bringing false claims actions under the Alaska False Claims Act.

  • Creates civil penalties of $6,000 to $12,000 per violation, plus treble damages (three times actual damages) unless defendant cooperates with investigation within 30 days and discloses information before prosecution commences.

  • Authorizes private citizens (qui tam plaintiffs) to sue on behalf of the state for false claims when the state or municipality fails to act, with awards of 15-30% of recovered proceeds depending on the extent of plaintiff's contribution.

  • Empowers the Attorney General and municipalities to investigate and prosecute false claims involving knowingly presenting false claims, making false records, conspiracy to defraud, or delivery of less property than claimed to state or municipal entities.

  • Provides whistleblower protections allowing employees to recover reinstatement, double back pay, attorney fees, and litigation costs if discharged or discriminated against for supporting false claims actions.

Legislative Description

Recovery Of False Claims For State Funds

Public Finance

Last Action

REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

4/1/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/1/2016

Full Bill Text

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