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NY S08815

Bill

Status

Enrolled

12/29/2022

Primary Sponsor

Liz Krueger

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of claims subject to false claims liability under state finance law to include "statements" and "obligations" in addition to existing categories
  • Modifies tax law application requirements to specify that knowledge cannot be established based on mistakes or mere negligence for paragraph (h) violations
  • Requires the attorney general to consult with the department of taxation and finance commissioner before filing or intervening in false claims actions related to tax law violations
  • Allows courts to award defendants reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses if a qui tam plaintiff loses a paragraph (h) action and the court finds the claim was clearly frivolous, vexatious, or brought primarily for harassment
  • Applies retroactively to all false claims, records, statements, and obligations concealed, avoided, or decreased on or before the effective date

Legislative Description

Relates to the liability of a person who presents false claims for money or property to the state or a local government.

Last Action

DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

12/29/2022

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means5/24/2022
Rules5/17/2022
Finance4/20/2022

Full Bill Text

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