AL SB115

Prohibits fraudulent conduct to obtain public assistance under state or federally funded programs, including false statements, misrepresentation, impersonation, and failure to disclose material facts or changes in circumstances.

Makes it unlawful to misuse food assistance cards, Medicaid identification cards, or medical service certificates; file false claims for services; or bill recipients for amounts exceeding those authorized by law.

Establishes penalties of Class C felony for fraud totaling $200 or more in any 12 consecutive months, and Class A misdemeanor for amounts less than $200.

Requires service providers compensated under public assistance programs to notify the Department of Human Resources within 10 days of receiving any payment or contribution from program recipients or their families; failure to notify is a Class A misdemeanor.

Directs state agencies administering public assistance to create fraud-prone case profiles and conduct preeligibility fraud screening for applications for food assistance, Medicaid, temporary cash assistance, and public housing.