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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 02/24/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- The legislation ensures a centralized, independent office to investigate fraud and abuse, separate from
- Line 1.4 through 1.5 changes the definition of fraud. 1.6 to 1.8 changes the definition of waste. couple
- </c><00:05:24.080><c> 1.6</c><00:05:24.919><c> to</c> changes the definition of Fraud 1.6 to changes
- the definition of Fraud 1.6 to 1.8<00:05:26.319><c> changes</c><00:05:26.840><c> the</c><00:05:27.039
- The definitions of fraud and abuse on that bill were different from the ones that were in ours, so in
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Public Safety
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/26/26
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- that gives Minnesota banks and credit unions a powerful new tool to protect customers from financial fraud
- </c> protect customers from financial fraud protect customers from financial fraud and<00:02:19.160><
- are for loan loss reserves, meaning they lose more money to fraud than they do on bad loans now.
- </c> have some impact on fraud. have some impact on fraud. Thank<00:05:15.160><c> you.
- I like the statement that uh, my fraud.
Committee:
House Commerce Finance and Policy
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- of preventing, detecting, protecting against, or responding to security incidents, identity theft, fraud
- of preventing, detecting, protecting against, or responding to security incidents, identity theft, fraud
- of preventing, detecting, protecting against, or responding to security incidents, identity theft, fraud
- of preventing, detecting, protecting against, or responding to security incidents, identity theft, fraud
- of preventing, detecting, protecting against, or responding to security incidents, identity theft, fraud
Committee:
House Judiciary
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (03/11/2025)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I want to be very clear: this does not represent voter fraud or anything of that type.
- or anything of represent uh voter fraud or anything of th<00:09:35.279><c> that</c><00:09:35.519><c>
- But I also want to ask this committee to look at the very few cases of voter fraud prosecuted in New
- But I also want to ask this committee to look at the very few cases of voter fraud prosecuted in New
- prose prosecuted in of voter voter fraud prose prosecuted in New<00:16:20.759><c> Hampshire</c><00:16
Committee:
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs
VA
Virginia 2026 Regular Session
Commission on Unemployment Compensation Jul 9th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Want to be clear today, VC collects on and works with law enforcement to prosecute all fraud.
- When folks are victims of identity theft, when, uh, All fraud.
- And we have put in place systems and metrics to help us prevent that kind of fraud.
- And our fraud rate is lower than the national average by a good margin, and we are mindful of that, and
- And our fraud rate is lower than the national average by a good margin, and we are mindful of that, and
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine insurance markets and the role of mitigation policies. May 1st, 2025 at 09:00 am
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Fraud is an enormous challenge in the insurance industry.
- The Coalition Against Insurance Fraud estimates that fraud against insurers is increasing costs by more
- because some of the surveys show up to 23% of young people say they would commit insurance fraud and
- You're talking about illegal immigrants, MS-13, and some of those related fraud incidents?
- That's been another big area of fraud. Thank you for raising that. What about on the business side?
Keywords:
homeowners insurance, natural disasters, insurance costs, climate change, disaster preparedness, federal policies, bipartisan solutions
Summary:
The meeting reviewed critical issues surrounding the rising costs and accessibility of homeowners insurance across the United States, particularly in light of increasing natural disasters linked to climate change. Members engaged in extensive discussions regarding the implications for families and the economy, citing significant increases in premiums and decreasing availability of policies in high-risk areas. Supervisor Peysko highlighted the direct impact of federal policies on local communities, emphasizing the growing burden on homeowners as they face skyrocketing insurance costs amidst a backdrop of environmental challenges and regulatory constraints. The committee expressed a unified call to action for bipartisan solutions, focusing on improving building codes and enhancing disaster preparedness measures.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- The goal here, Senators, is to protect the integrity of the driver licensing process, deter fraud, and
- knows that we've had several issues, especially within the last two to three years, where a lot of fraud
- The goal here, Senators, is to protect the integrity of the driver licensing process, deter fraud, and
- knows that we've had several issues, especially within the last two to three years, where a lot of fraud
- The goal here, Senators, is to protect the integrity of the driver licensing process, deter fraud, and
Committee:
Senate Transportation
Keywords:
transportation, memorial, honorary designation, Miami-Dade, Charlie Kirk, license plates, Florida Wildflower, vehicle registration, annual use fee, specialty plates, Fraternal Order of Police, license plate, funding, memorial foundation, law enforcement, motor carriers, fuel tax, military exemptions, safety regulations, electronic submissions
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 59 (4-14-26) - Part 1
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- If we know that there's fraud, then go arrest the people that are doing the frauding.
- If we know that there's fraud, then go arrest the people that are doing the frauding.
- Um, you know, we talk about Medicaid fraud a bit, but I talked a little bit earlier about provider fraud
- fraud.
- /c><02:12:02.159><c> blame</c><02:12:02.400><c> the</c> provider fraud before we blame the provider fraud
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 02/03/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- This is the fraud package.
- package those numbers are listed fraud package those numbers are listed uh<00:46:24.800><c> here</c>
- against public programs and it on fraud against public programs and it says<01:20:14.280><c> the</c>
- </c><01:20:40.719><c> against</c> beds next year uh for uh fraud against beds next year uh for uh fraud
- that's been going on could you fraud that's been going on could you tell<01:20:52.199><c> us</c><01:
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Public Safety
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Small Business and Information Technology (3-12-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- 00:07:08.840><c> out</c> unemployment system to help weed out unemployment system to help weed out fraud
- </c> the First Amendment exist such as fraud the First Amendment exist such as fraud and<00:12:48.000
- There is a credit card fraud statute, and gift card tampering would be a Class D felony.
- There is a credit card fraud statute, and gift card tampering would be a Class D felony.
- There is a credit card fraud statute, and gift card tampering would be a Class D felony.
Summary:
The committee first took up Senate Bill 4, as amended by a committee substitute, which would create a state artificial intelligence governance framework for Kentucky government agencies and address AI-generated misinformation in campaigns and elections. The bill’s sponsors said it is intended to regulate only state government use of AI, not the private sector, and would require oversight by the Office of Technology, agency reporting, and annual reporting to the General Assembly. They also said the elections provisions were narrowed to focus on AI-generated audio and video, remove image disclosures, eliminate prior restraint and monetary damages, and rely on disclosure requirements modeled on laws they said had survived constitutional review in Texas.
Testimony on SB 4 was mixed. Supporters emphasized transparency, human accountability, and the need to prepare state government for rapidly changing AI tools, citing possible uses such as fraud detection, inmate classification, and transportation planning. An opponent from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression argued the bill would burden core political speech, create First Amendment problems, and invite litigation and abuse, especially in the election context. Members asked about litigation, constitutional concerns, costs, and whether the bill should be expanded later to cover ordinary citizens harmed by AI-generated content. Several members expressed support but noted reservations about the election sections or the need for future amendments.
After discussion, the committee voted on SB 4 and reported it favorably. The roll call showed the measure passing with favorable expression, with some members explaining votes as supportive but cautious, and one member initially passing before later recording a yes vote. The chair then moved to Senate Bill 130, and Senator Scott Maiden and Kentucky Retail Federation representative Shannon Stiglets began presenting it as a response to gift card scams and theft of redemption information, describing recent large-scale supermarket fraud cases in Kentucky and saying the problem is tied to broader organized retail crime.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Improving Housing Affordability and Fraud Protections | Senator Zach Duckworth May 29th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- uh banking institutions as well as folks that have accounts at banks the ability to protect against fraud
- At least I like to think so. ability to protect against fraud really ability to protect against fraud
- bill and your testifiers said<00:05:15.039><c> it</c><00:05:15.199><c> was</c><00:05:15.280><c> anti-fraud
- and</c><00:05:16.320><c> we</c><00:05:16.479><c> love</c><00:05:16.720><c> all</c> said it was anti-fraud
- and we love all said it was anti-fraud and we love all those<00:05:17.039><c> things.
Summary:
The discussion focused on two Minnesota Senate bills authored by the senator: Senate File 4168 and Senate File 4652. SF 4168 would give buyers of investment properties more flexibility in financing, including the ability to roll certain closing costs and lender fees into the loan, with the senator emphasizing that the measure is limited to investment properties and is not intended for primary residences. He stressed that the bill is meant to provide options, not force borrowers into any particular structure, and repeatedly distinguished it from predatory lending, saying it has nothing to do with fraudulent or abusive mortgage practices.
SF 4652 addresses fraud prevention at banks by allowing account holders to designate an additional contact person who can be notified if a bank suspects suspicious activity and cannot reach the account owner. The senator described it as a common-sense, no-cost, anti-fraud measure aimed at early detection and protecting both banks and customers. He said fraud is a widespread problem and that the bill would help institutions act quickly when something appears wrong.
The senator said both bills moved quickly because he wanted to get them heard and passed this session, and he noted that he was the sole author on each. He said the bills passed unanimously in both the Senate and the House. In broader comments, he credited bipartisan relationships and committee cooperation for helping the bills advance, and said the session showed House-Senate collaboration on practical legislation, with more political items being pushed toward compromise and further discussion.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Banking and Insurance Feb 11th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- But these companies, too, their pharmacies can also be hit for massive fraud settlements.
- So they're settling their own fraud cases while, you know, purporting to find fraud in pharmacies like
- Criminal investigations, the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, all of that stuff is exempt.
- So they just need to say that it's a fraud investigation and why.
- And I think it's important that, you know, if fraud is suspected, there's no kind of cap or limit.
Summary:
The Banking and Insurance Committee took up several bills, beginning with CS/SB 326, which modernizes Florida’s curator statute in probate law by clarifying when curators may be appointed, what they may do, and the oversight required. The bill was reported favorably without opposition. The committee then heard SB 1256 on pharmacy audits, which would require PBM audits of pharmacies to follow uniform standards and provide due process protections; pharmacists testified in support, describing current audits as burdensome and conflicted. That bill was also reported favorably.
Members next considered CS/SB 598 on funeral, cemetery, and consumer services. An amendment was adopted removing provisions on civil damage caps and phasing out direct disposers, and the bill was then reported favorably. SB 632, dealing with transportation network company insurance, would set coverage requirements for the period after a ride is accepted but before pickup; an opponent argued the existing insurance framework should not be reduced, but the bill passed on a divided vote and was reported favorably. CS/SB 786 on trusts, creating a nonjudicial process to close uncontested trusts and discharge trustees, was supported by banking and legal groups and reported favorably.
The committee then took up CS/SB 1110 on Medicaid, health insurance, and HMO coverage for orthotics and prosthetics. A delete-all amendment clarified eligible recipients, and the bill drew extensive emotional testimony from amputees, parents, and advocates describing the high cost of activity limbs and the benefits for children’s health and participation. Several senators praised the testimony and the policy, and the bill was reported favorably. Finally, SB 1588 on legal tender refined last session’s gold-and-silver law, and SPB 7044 created related public-records exemptions for custodians of gold and silver; both were reported favorably, with SPB 7044 adopted as a committee bill. The meeting ended with senators recording additional affirmative votes on selected bills and adjournment.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- But these companies, too, their pharmacies can also be hit for massive fraud settlements.
- So they're settling their own fraud cases while, you know, purporting to find fraud in pharmacies like
- Criminal investigations, the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, all of that stuff is exempt.
- So they just need to say that it's a fraud investigation and why.
- And I think it's important that, you know, if fraud is suspected, there's no kind of cap or limit.
Committee:
Senate Banking and Insurance
Summary:
The Banking and Insurance Committee met with a quorum present and temporarily postponed SB 7042 on legal tender and SB 1380 before taking up the remaining agenda. The committee first reported favorably C.S. for SB 326, which modernizes Florida’s curator statute in probate law by clarifying when curators may be appointed, what they may do, and what oversight applies. It then reported favorably SB 1256, which standardizes PBM pharmacy audits by requiring uniform audit standards, scope, frequency, penalties, and due process protections for pharmacies; testimony from pharmacists emphasized concerns about conflicts of interest, excessive audits, and disproportionate penalties, while preserving fraud investigations. The committee also reported favorably C.S. for SB 598 on funeral and cemetery services after adopting an amendment that removed provisions on civil damages caps and phasing out direct disposers; the bill updates licensure and contract rules and addresses unclaimed remains. SB 632, which sets insurance requirements for transportation network companies during the period after a ride is accepted but before pickup, was reported favorably despite opposition from an attorney who argued the existing coverage framework should not be reduced. C.S. for SB 786, creating a nonjudicial process to close out undisputed trusts and discharge trustees, was also reported favorably.
The committee then took up SB 1110, a major bill expanding Medicaid and private insurance coverage for medically necessary orthotics and prosthetics, including activity limbs, and requiring annual reporting. After adopting an amendment clarifying eligible recipients, the committee heard extensive emotional testimony from amputees, parents, and advocates describing the medical, developmental, and financial importance of prosthetic coverage, and members spoke in strong support before the bill was reported favorably. Later, the committee considered SB 1588, which implements last session’s legal tender law by refining definitions, narrowing custodian provisions, eliminating unnecessary examination requirements, and repealing the sunset clause; members raised questions about verification and anti-money-laundering concerns, but the bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee approved SPB 7044 as a committee bill to expand public records exemptions to records relating to newly regulated custodians of gold and silver. The meeting concluded with senators recording additional affirmative votes on selected bills and adjourning.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- I've been working in the business of scams and fraud, and they have been in the past and they're currently
- I think that this bill will make meaningful regulation to protect seniors from scammers and fraud.
- Not to have an invasion of privacy, but just because there's so many instances of fraud in these cases
- this bill so much is it's widely underreported how many folks actually are victims of financial fraud
- So we have numerous steps in place, unfortunately, fraud is still perpetrated, and in a lot of instances
Committee:
Senate Banking and Insurance
Summary:
The Committee on Banking and Insurance met with a quorum present and took up a series of bills, beginning with SB 1286 by Senator Wright. That bill expands the law enforcement recruitment bonus program to include firefighters, creates a DFS grant review panel for fire-related grants, and establishes an institute for PTSD and first-responder behavioral health. Testimony from fire chiefs and others supported the measure, and the committee reported it favorably.
The committee then considered several insurance and financial regulation bills. CS/SB 198 by Senator Rousan, as amended, regulates virtual currency kiosks with transaction limits, notice and receipt requirements, and OFR enforcement authority; witnesses described it as a needed anti-fraud measure, especially for seniors, and it was reported favorably. CS/SB 772 by Senator Burgess, as amended, allows limited licenses for portable electronics and eyewear insurance, and CS/SB 1504 by Senator Claudio, as amended, creates a pathway for high school students to qualify for insurance customer representative licensure; both were reported favorably.
The committee also approved two cryptocurrency reserve bills by Senator Gruters: CS/SB 1038 creates the Florida Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve framework, and CS/SB 1040 creates the related trust fund; both received technical amendments and favorable reports. CS/SB 1440 by Senator Martin, as amended, creates public records exemptions and cybersecurity reporting provisions for financial institutions and related entities, and it was reported favorably. Finally, SB 1668 by Senator Burton, which updates the NICA program’s funding and benefit structure, and CS/SB 570 by Senator Polsky, which creates a task force on payment scams, were both heard with supportive testimony and reported favorably. Senators later recorded additional affirmative votes on selected bills before the committee adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/26
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> situations in which there is fraud. situations in which there is fraud.
- In resale restrictions increase fraud.
- </c><01:03:44.000><c> It's</c> losses and a surge in fraud. It's losses and a surge in fraud.
- </c><01:13:22.159><c> rates</c> countries found ticket fraud rates countries found ticket fraud rates
- The US Government where fraud thrives.
Committee:
House Commerce Finance and Policy
Keywords:
common interest community, CIC, homeowners association, HOA, condominium, planned community, cooperative, unit owner, association board, declarant, declarant control, special declarant rights, assessment lien, foreclosure, late fees, fines, attorney fees, resale disclosure, annual report, maintenance plan
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Forty Nine - Thursday, April 9
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- To look for fraud that you all cannot even prove exists.
- You are costing them more, and you cannot even prove the fraud exists.
- And the fraud that we know exists, you are not looking to stop.
- And I just want to point out that there is fraud, waste, and abuse.
- And I have seen the fraud. The program. And I have seen the fraud.
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the previous House Journal by a 101-0 vote, and numerous special guest introductions, including student groups, robotics teams, artists, and a choir. Committee reports from Fiscal Review recommended passage of several bills, including HB 1869, HB 2387/HB 2480, HB 2061, HB 2481, and HB 2885.
The chamber then took up Senate changes to HB 2016, a bill addressing anti-Semitism in educational institutions. Supporters said the Senate amendments clarified that schools should consider context, protected criticism of Israel, added charter schools, and required reporting of all Title VI complaints; opponents argued the bill was redundant, could chill speech, and did not match the state’s broader anti-discrimination rhetoric. After a successful previous-question motion, the House adopted the Senate substitute 101-19 and then gave final passage to the bill 100-17.
Several third-reading bills followed. HB 2481, dealing with SNAP and Medicaid-related verification and program restrictions, drew sharp debate over fraud prevention versus added bureaucracy and harm to low-income Missourians; it passed 95-44. HB 1869, creating a process to repair veteran gravestones damaged by natural causes, passed 137-2. HB 2927, requiring written settlement demands in bad-faith liability claims to remain open for 90 days and reference the statute, passed 90-50. HB 2387/HB 2480, reinstating the presidential primary and moving it to the first Tuesday in March, passed 116-23. HB 2885, redirecting the final $1 million from boat registration fees to fund the water patrol, passed 112-27. HB 2517, a real estate wholesaler disclosure bill, passed 130-6. HB 3107 was moved to the informal calendar. Debate also began on HB 1730, which would legalize firearm suppressors in Missouri; supporters framed it as a freedom, hearing-protection, and economic bill, while opponents warned it would make gun violence harder to detect and could aid criminals, but no final vote on that bill appears in the transcript.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 2/12/25
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> uh until last week the Commerce fraud uh until last week the Commerce fraud Bureau<00:15:16.560>
- </c> BCA and is now part of a larger fraud BCA and is now part of a larger fraud and<00:15:24.399><c>
- My question is in regards to addressing social media fraud and text fraud in second English learning
- > fraud and text fraud and emo fraud in uh fraud and text fraud and emo fraud in uh second<00:30:16.519
- </c> scheme that can exist around the fraud scheme that can exist around the fraud ours<00:30:57.440>
Committee:
House Commerce Finance and Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Fighting Fraud / Removing Barriers to Mental Health Services / Capital Investment Considerations May 18th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This week on Senate Spotlight, senators say fraud is expensive, but the proactive protection and oversight
- Minnesota is one step closer to having a new tool to fight fraud.
- federal partners, and local stakeholders to ensure that the I.G. will be able to identify and stop fraud
- In a vote of new tool to fight fraud.
- ,</c><00:02:09.119><c> I</c> opportunity to clamp down on fraud, I opportunity to clamp down on fraud
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- And if there's fraud, then let's get the fraud.
- </c> about fraud. about fraud.
- </c> suspected of fraud. suspected of fraud.
- Well, fraud.
- They're not waking up to do fraud. In fact, LSS is not waking up to do fraud.
Committee:
Senate Human Services
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-04-30 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- For forgery and fraud.
- And if fraud is really what we are talking about, that's who you want to do this.
- The amendment, excuse me, if they suspect fraud.
- Are you familiar with the, our understanding, is the only part of reporting fraud?
- and they were more than happy to find a lot of fraud?
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions, including interns, Denim Day awareness, a resolution honoring Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange, and a remembrance of former Senator Karen Johnson Gendron. The chamber then moved to special order bills. CS/HB 687 on transportation offenses involving death was substituted for SB 138, amended to add warnings and penalties for refusal of breath or urine tests, and passed 37-0. CS/SB 306 on Medicaid providers, requiring broader after-hours access and network availability for Medicaid enrollees, also passed 37-0.
The Senate then took up CS/CS/HB 913 on condominium associations, a major post-Surfside reform bill. Senator Bradley explained that the measure was intended to provide financial relief and flexibility while preserving safety and accountability. The bill was substituted for SB 1742, amended several times to limit milestone inspections and structural integrity reserve studies to buildings three habitable stories or more, and then passed 37-0 after extensive debate. Senators from both parties praised Bradley, Pizzo, Garcia, and staff for years of work on condo safety and affordability, with several members describing the bill as a balance between protecting residents and avoiding financial hardship.
The final major item was CS/HB 1205, the bill on amendments to the state constitution and citizen petition drives. Sponsors Gates and Grohl argued the bill was needed to combat fraud, identity theft, and misuse in the petition process, citing a lengthy Office of Election Crimes and Security report. The House bill was substituted for SB 7016, and the chamber considered a long series of amendments and substitute amendments addressing petition circulator registration, volunteer participation, submission deadlines, invalid-signature thresholds, voter notification, and fiscal impact statements. Several amendments were adopted, while others were debated over whether they would protect access to the citizen initiative process or strengthen election integrity. The transcript ends during debate on the main substitute amendment, before final disposition on the bill is shown.