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NY A01431
Bill
Status
Passed
12/28/2022
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrey Dinowitz
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AI Summary
- Amends State Finance Law Section 190 to increase qui tam whistleblower awards for cases involving government fund misuse during declared states of emergency
- When government intervenes in a qui tam action, increases whistleblower's award percentage by up to 5 percent above the standard maximum of 25 percent (creating a potential ceiling of 30 percent)
- When government does not intervene and the action succeeds, increases whistleblower's award percentage by up to 10 percent above the standard maximum of 30 percent (creating a potential ceiling of 40 percent)
- Award increases apply only when the action is based on disclosure of specific information related to government fund use during a declared state of emergency
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Requires the court to increase the amount of the award to a person who initiates a qui tam action where such action includes disclosure of information related to the use of government funds during a state of emergency.
Last Action
signed chap.791
12/28/2022
Committee Referrals
Finance5/31/2022
Rules5/25/2022
Ways and Means5/19/2021
Judiciary1/11/2021
Full Bill Text
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