SB431 Alabama 2010 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2010
Title
Medicaid Agency, fraudulent acts of pharmaceutical providers, forfeiture of certain amount for each transaction involving fraudulent overcharge for pharmaceutical products
Description
This bill would provide for a per transaction monetary forfeiture of $100 to $15,000 to be paid to the State General Fund by pharmaceutical providers for overcharges made to the Alabama Medicaid Agency
Relating to fraudulent practices of pharmaceutical providers of medicines and pharmaceuticals to the Alabama Medicaid Agency; to provide that in addition to any other penalty, fine, or sanction that applies to pharmaceutical providers which defraud the agency by deliberately overcharging for pharmaceuticals, the provider shall be liable for a per transaction forfeiture of not less than $100 nor more than $15,000 per transaction, which shall be paid to the State General Fund.
Subjects
Medicaid Agency
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 14, 2010 | Indefinitely Postponed | |
| March 11, 2010 | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar | |
| February 16, 2010 | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Finance and Taxation General Fund |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB431 Alabama 2010 Session - Introduced |