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NY S08815
Bill
Status
Enrolled
12/29/2022
Primary Sponsor
Liz Krueger
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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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