HB 4327
Civil procedure: civil actions; false claims act; enact. Creates new act.
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House Bill 4327 creates a new act, the "False Claims Act," designed to address and penalize individuals who submit false or fraudulent claims to obtain money, property, or services from the state of Michigan or its local government entities. The bill establishes civil sanctions, prohibits retaliation against those pursuing remedies, and grants the Attorney General the authority to develop rules and investigate these claims. It also outlines specific definitions related to the act, such as ‘claim,’ ‘false claim,’ and ‘knowing,’ and sets forth procedures for legal action, including qui tam lawsuits and the Attorney General’s role in overseeing investigations and potential prosecution.
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