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CT SB01165
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/10/2011
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary Committee
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AI Summary
- Establishes criminal liability for Medicare and Medicaid fraud when conduct or results occur within Connecticut, or when out-of-state conduct constitutes attempt, conspiracy, or solicitation related to in-state fraud
- Defines Medicare or Medicaid fraud to include crimes involving fraud in these federal programs, including vendor fraud related to Medicare or Medicaid
- Allows corporations, LLCs, partnerships, and unincorporated associations to be convicted of Medicare or Medicaid fraud when committed by agents on behalf of the entity or authorized by high managerial agents
- Provides an affirmative defense if a defendant exercised due diligence to prevent the crime and imposes the same penalties on convicted agents and corporations as individuals would face
- Takes effect October 1, 2011
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Medicare And Medicaid Fraud.
Last Action
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
5/24/2011
Committee Referrals
Human Services5/19/2011
Judiciary3/10/2011
Full Bill Text
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