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GA SB334
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/8/2010
Primary Sponsor
Bill Cowsert
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AI Summary
- Creates the crime of medical identity fraud in Georgia, defined as willfully and fraudulently using another person's identifying information to obtain medical care, prescription drugs, other health care services, or financial gain
- Covers multiple forms of fraud including unauthorized use of another individual's identity, use of a minor's identity by a custodial authority, use of a deceased person's identity, and creation or use of counterfeit or fictitious identifying information
- First offense is a felony punishable by 2–10 years imprisonment, a fine up to $100,000, or both; second or subsequent offenses carry 3–15 years imprisonment, a fine up to $250,000, or both
- Each violation constitutes a separate offense and does not merge with any other offense
- Victims may pursue a civil cause of action for actual damages, punitive damages where appropriate, attorney's fees, and costs of investigation and litigation
Legislative Description
Crime; medical identity fraud; provide punishment
Last Action
House Second Readers
3/10/2010
Committee Referrals
Judiciary - Non-Civil3/9/2010
Judiciary1/28/2010
Full Bill Text
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