AL SB183

Establishes the Alabama False Claims Act to provide civil remedies for false or fraudulent claims against state government, holding violators liable for treble damages (three times actual damages), civil penalties of $5,000-$10,000 per false claim, and attorney's fees.

Allows private citizens ("qui tam plaintiffs") to bring civil actions on behalf of the state against persons committing false claims violations, with complaints filed under seal in the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit and the Attorney General given 60 days to decide whether to proceed or allow the private party to continue.

Provides qui tam plaintiffs with 15-25% of recovered proceeds if the state proceeds with the action, or 25-30% if the private party proceeds alone, plus reasonable expenses and attorney's fees.

Prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who disclose information to government agencies or participate in false claims investigations, with violating employers liable for reinstatement, double back pay, interest, and special damages plus attorney's fees.

Establishes statute of limitations of 6 years from violation date or 3 years from discovery of material facts, but not more than 10 years total, and exempts tax-related claims under Title 40 from the act's provisions.