HI HB2249 | 2014 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 23 2014 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2014-02-11 - Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Cachola, Carroll excused (2).
Text: Latest bill text (Amended) [HTML]

Summary

Clarifies that fraudulently applying for or renewing medical assistance benefits is a class C felony regardless of whether the offender is a provider or a recipient. Specifies the amount of restitution when the fraud is committed by a recipient of medical assistance benefits. Extends the period of limitation for prosecution by up to six years for the offense of medical assistance fraud. Effective July 1, 2014. (HB2249 HD1)

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Title

Medical Assistance Fraud; Statute of Limitations; Provider: Recipient

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History

DateChamberAction
2014-02-11HousePassed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Cachola, Carroll excused (2).
2014-02-11HouseReported from HUS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 327-14) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JUD.
2014-02-06HouseThe committees on HUS recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Carroll, Kobayashi, Creagan, Hashem, Jordan, Morikawa, Oshiro, Fukumoto; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Belatti, Woodson.
2014-02-03HouseBill scheduled to be heard by HUS on Thursday, 02-06-14 9:30AM in House conference room 329.
2014-01-27HouseReferred to HUS, JUD, referral sheet 6
2014-01-23HouseIntroduced and Pass First Reading.
2014-01-21HousePending introduction.

Same As/Similar To

SB2798 (Same As) 2014-02-14 - Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL.

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