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The False Claims Act.

It became law on Sep 27, 2012.

CA AB 2492 · Assembly Bill · 2011–2012

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Became law
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Latest action
Sep 27, 2012

What it does

The False Claims Act provides that a person who commits any one of several enumerated acts relating to the submission to the state or a political subdivision of the state a false claim for money, property, or services, as specified, shall be liable to the state or political subdivision for certain damages and for a civil penalty, as specified. Existing law authorizes a person to bring a civil action for damages resulting from fraudulent claims against the state or a political subdivision, and to share in the recovery. Existing law prohibits employers from engaging in certain acts that prevent employees from disclosing information to the government or law enforcement agency or from acting in…

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Done)

  3. Floor (Done)

  4. Law (Done)

    Sep 27, 2012

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