Purpose of the Bill

This bill aims to enhance transparency and integrity in public programs by allowing the sharing of data related to fraud. It seeks to establish protocols for disclosing information about suspected or confirmed fraudulent activities in programs funded by state or federal agencies.

Main Provisions

• Definitions:

  • A "public program" is defined as any program that receives funding from state or federal sources for the distribution of public funds or resources.
  • "Fraud" includes any actions intended to wrongfully deprive someone of property or money or gain such assets through deception. This encompasses submitting false information to government entities to unlawfully receive more benefits than legally permitted.

• Data Sharing Authority:

  • The bill authorizes any government entity to share data concerning suspected or confirmed fraud in public programs with other government entities, federal agencies, or law enforcement agencies.
  • The sharing of this data is intended to protect public resources, maintain the integrity of public programs, and support law enforcement processes.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• This bill proposes a change to existing data privacy laws by allowing the sharing of fraud-related data across various government and law enforcement agencies, overriding any previous legal restrictions that might prevent such data sharing.

Relevant Terms

data sharing, fraud prevention, public resources, law enforcement, public program integrity, state government, federal agency, government transparency, public funds misuse.