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HF3043 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Crime of illegal remunerations established, and a conforming change made.

Related bill: SF3358

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to establish the crime of illegal remunerations, which involves unlawful payments or kickbacks related to federal health care programs and grants. It aims to prevent fraud and abuse by sanctioning those who offer or receive such payments in connection with services covered by specific public programs.

Main Provisions

  • Illegal Remunerations: The bill defines illegal remunerations as the intentional solicitation, receipt, offering, or provision of money or other valuables in exchange for referrals or services paid under federal health care, behavioral health, or family programs.
  • Grant-related Offenses: It makes it a crime to offer or accept valuables for awarding grants, recommending grants, or manipulating grant applications or payments.
  • Penalties: Violations can result in imprisonment for up to ten years and/or fines up to $20,000 if the value involved exceeds $5,000. Lesser offenses can result in imprisonment up to five years and/or a $10,000 fine.
  • Exceptions: Certain payments, such as those that are exempt under federal law or those made within approved family programs, are not considered illegal.
  • Aggregated Offenses: The bill allows for the aggregation of the value of fraudulent transactions over a six-month period to determine charges.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • Introduces a new section in Minnesota law (Minnesota Statutes Chapter 609) specifically addressing illegal remunerations.
  • Amends existing Minnesota Statutes Section 256B.12 to provide legal structure for prosecuting fraud related to health care and family programs.

Relevant Terms

  • Illegal remunerations
  • Federal health care programs
  • Behavioral health program
  • Family program
  • Kickbacks
  • Grants
  • Fraudulent claims

Bill text versions

Upcoming committee meetings

Past committee meetings

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
April 01, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toPublic Safety Finance and Policy
April 06, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthors added

Citations

 
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