NC S368

Repeals G.S. 1-606(7) and aligns North Carolina's False Claims Act with federal provisions, including adjusting civil penalties of $5,500-$11,000 for inflation under the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990.

Modifies qui tam (whistleblower) provisions to require court and Attorney General written consent for case dismissal with stated reasons, and removes federal cross-filing prohibitions while maintaining restrictions on related state actions.

Eliminates the "original source" requirement for cases based on public disclosures in state hearings, legislative reports, or news media, allowing dismissal unless the plaintiff is an original source or the Attorney General brings the action.

Extends the statute of limitations for retaliation claims under the False Claims Act to three years and clarifies whistleblower protections for employees, contractors, and agents.

Extends current Advisory Council on Rare Diseases members' terms until July 31, 2023, and expands HIE Network participation requirements to include ambulatory surgical centers, dentists, and pharmacies by June 1, 2021, with allowance for limited extensions based on good-faith efforts.