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• . >> Anderson moves that House File 3536 be recalled from the Committee on Fraud Prevention and State
• ><00:11:24.480> the<00:11:24.720> committee<00:11:25.040> on<00:11:25.200> fraud
• be recalled from the committee on fraud be recalled from the committee on fraud prevention<00:11
• clerk will report the motion. >> Anderson moves that House File 3563 be recalled from the Committee on Fraud
• As the lead on the fraud committee, uh, I spoke with Representative Anderson.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• This is fraud enforcement provisions.
• If fraud is you, Representative Johnson.
• nothing doesn't stop fraud. nothing doesn't stop fraud.
• There is nothing in here that is going to stop fraud in this program.
• And these fraud the measures Act.

Bills: HF4477

Keywords: Minnesota business recovery loan program, small business loan, zero-interest loan, forgivable loan, business recovery, economic development, small business emergency loan account, Minnesota Initiative Foundations, nonprofit lenders, greater Minnesota, Twin Cities metro, seven-county metropolitan area, immigration enforcement, business interruption, revenue loss, job preservation, business stabilization, state appropriation, forward fund, loan forgiveness

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• Was there some fraud issues with some of this?
• This isn't... there was... there's no fraud to this either.
• Was there some fraud issues with some of this?
• But was there some fraud issues with some of this?
• <00:57:22.680> with conversations in regards to fraud with conversations in regards to fraud

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The simple answer is to prevent fraud. Mr. Chair: Comment? Senator Epstein: Please.
• and the personal information that was stolen, then that's what attributed to a large extent to the fraud
• And so if you want to talk about fraud, you also have to make sure that the administrative systems that
• are in place prohibit fraud, the cyber attacks, as well as ensuring that there's a mechanism in place
• If we really want to crack down on fraud and wasteful taxpayer spending, let's look at the ESA voucher

Keywords: 1182, all

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• We've taken out the fraud section of my bill.
• , that's, if on page five, it does have the fraud sections.
• The fraud part was not taken out.
• It removes the materiality provision of our fraud law.
• have committed workers’ compensation fraud.

Keywords: 965, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 408 by Senator Myers, a workers’ compensation overhaul creating an all-claims medical database, requiring electronic reporting and billing, and setting up confidentiality, rulemaking, and penalties. Senator Myers said the bill was meant to modernize a paper-based system, speed injured workers back to care and work, reduce disputes through a more predictable fee schedule, address outliers and abuse, and generate reliable data for future fee-schedule decisions. Representative Melarine then offered a large amendment package combining portions of House Bills 780 and 1101 into SB 408, adding preliminary-determination procedures, changes to benefit durations, fraud language, and a deadline for the department to establish a fee schedule if no agreement is reached. Supporters said the package would create a more complete reform; opponents argued the additions were rushed, not germane, and would harm injured workers, especially those without lawyers, by adding technical filing burdens and stricter fraud consequences. After debate, the committee adopted the amendment package, then adopted a follow-up amendment removing the word “potential” from a fines provision and deleting the fraud section, and finally reported SB 408 with amendments on a divided vote. Testimony on SB 408 was sharply split. Proponents, including Alton Ashy and Trey Mustian, argued the bill’s transparency and data-collection provisions were the most important part, that the system needs a modern fee schedule, and that the added reforms would help control costs and speed payment. Opponents, including Shannon Lindsay and another injured-worker advocate, said the original bill was a good compromise but the added provisions changed its character and would disadvantage pro se claimants, remove materiality from fraud law, and reduce benefits for seriously injured workers. Committee members also questioned the timeline for the database and fee schedule, the effect of historical data gaps, and whether the reforms would help employers and injured workers alike. The committee ultimately agreed the bill still contained its core goals of faster care, predictable fees, anti-abuse measures, and modernization. The committee then moved to House Bill 585 by Representative Chasson, a workplace-violence/safety measure for small-box discount retailers. Chasson explained that the bill had been narrowed to require retailers to submit an existing written workforce safety plan, or develop one if they do not already have one, with no penalties attached. The committee adopted a substitute bill incorporating prior amendments. Representative Glorioso noted continuing concerns about civil-liability implications and the duty to protect against third-party criminal acts, but the bill was advanced from committee after the substitute was adopted.

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• Representative Bryant, why is there so much, uh, fraud associated with, uh, Digital currency in this
• scam or has been a potential victim of a fraud scam.
• Fraud is that rampant. What we're asking for is help. Help us so we can protect.
• I conduct webinars for the National White Collar Crime Council talking about fraud.
• But, but ultimately, the other end of it is the fraud. And they're gone with it.

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• So I think we have some safeguards in place to detect something of this nature.
• So, I want to go back to the forensic audits are about fraud and criminal activity.
• So I think we have some safeguards in place to detect something of this nature.
• <01:05:39.440> Are about fraud and criminal activity.
• Are about fraud and criminal activity.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The last positive case detected in Texas was on. January 10th, 2025 in Brown County.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Elder fraud is growing in our nation. I just pulled an FBI report that it's very large.
• Thank you. ...of elder fraud all the time.
• That's a Medicaid fraud check.
• And I'll acknowledge that the government is very focused on Medicaid fraud.
• And I have been a victim of elder abuse and elder fraud.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Aging and Independence held a hearing on several bills, led by Chair Tom Stanley and Senate Chair Patricia Jehlen. The committee first heard testimony on H. 765/S. 487, an act relative to councils on aging, which would update outdated statutory language and allow directors of councils on aging to make staffing decisions when a council is structured as an advisory body. Representative Donahue and Betsy Connell of the Massachusetts Association of Councils on Aging said the change reflects how most councils now operate and would resolve conflicts like the one that arose in Sherborn. Members asked about whether the bill would affect town managers, volunteer roles, and whether the language should more clearly exempt informal volunteer help; supporters said the bill is aimed at municipal staffing structures, not unpaid volunteer assistance. The committee then took extensive testimony on H. 789/S. 470, an act to improve Massachusetts home care, which would create a statewide licensure system for non-medical home care agencies and entities. Julie Watt, Jay Krillovich, Betsy Krimmins, Lisa Gargoni, Tim Foley, and several providers and advocates supported the bill, arguing that licensure would establish baseline standards for background checks, training, service plans, insurance, complaint procedures, and labor-law compliance, while helping consumers identify legitimate providers and reducing fraud and abuse. Several witnesses described problems with unlicensed or poorly supervised providers, and family members and dementia advocates emphasized the need for dementia-specific training and better oversight for vulnerable clients. Tim Foley also raised concerns about private equity’s growing role in home care and said stronger regulation is needed to protect consumers and workers. Committee members focused on practical questions about the bill’s scope, including whether it would reach informal paid helpers, volunteers, or people doing occasional household tasks, and what agency would enforce the rules. Supporters said the bill is intended to cover entities advertising home care services, not unpaid volunteer help, though they acknowledged regulators would need to work out details. John Sneeth of Tribute Home Care offered a more cautious view, saying licensure should not unduly burden smaller providers or reduce competition, and that enforcement would be key. The hearing also included testimony from the Alzheimer’s Association and family caregivers, who strongly supported the bill’s dementia-training provisions and described how trained caregivers improved safety and quality of life for people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. At the end of the hearing, the committee also heard support for H. 778/S. 473, regarding the Commission on LGBTQ Aging, with Lisa Krinsky urging funding for a full-time director and continued support for the commission’s strategic plan. After public testimony concluded, the committee adjourned the hearing by motion and voice vote.

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• Here's the second: How about California fraud? Thank you. How about California fraud?
• I will also thank the body for finally recognizing the fraud in California.
• I also thank the body for finally recognizing the fraud in California and actually making some comments
• My final comment regarding fraud is specific to Medi-Cal and Medicare. 800 hospices in the County of
• to address fraud is very incorrect because this administration for years now has been investigating,

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The Senate took up a series of bills focused on consumer protection, housing, worker safety, privacy, and local fiscal authority. Measures discussed included SB 1312 on abandoned cemeteries, SB 1112 on towing fee notices, SB 877 on insurance claim transparency after wildfire losses, SB 1046 on Cal/OSHA standards for Tijuana River Valley pollution exposure, SB 1091 on anti-displacement housing preservation, SB 951 on notice and protections when AI displaces workers, SB 1030 repealing the “man in the house” rule for public assistance, SB 1218 tying vehicle registration to unpaid illegal dumping fines, SB 1013 regulating automated license plate reader data, SB 1116 making technical changes to the starter home housing law, SB 1201 protecting veterans from food assistance cuts, and SB 1164 strengthening state voting rights protections. The Senate also considered SCR 171, declaring May 20, 2026, California Nonprofits Day, and welcomed Berkeley Mayor Adina Ishii during floor introductions. Debate was often divided along policy and fiscal lines. Supporters of the local tax authorization bill AB 1768 argued it would let voters in Los Angeles and Contra Costa counties decide whether to backfill major health and human services cuts tied to federal changes, while opponents said it would raise costs, bypass normal tax-policy review, and worsen affordability. SB 1013 drew strong support from senators who said ALPR data needs tighter safeguards, but opposition warned the bill would hamper law enforcement investigations. SB 951 on AI-related layoffs received support as a worker-protection measure, while SB 1164 drew opposition over concerns about litigation and expanded Attorney General oversight. SB 1030 was framed as a long-overdue repeal of a discriminatory welfare rule, and SB 1201 was presented as a way to shield vulnerable veterans from federal food assistance cuts. Most measures passed on strong bipartisan votes, often unanimously. SB 1312, SB 1112, SB 877, SB 1046, SB 1091, SB 1030, SB 1218, SB 1116, SB 1201, SB 1164, and SCR 171 were adopted, and AB 1768 passed as an urgency measure after extended debate. SB 951 also passed, with some no votes. The Senate then announced committee meetings for budget subcommittees and adjourned until the next floor session.

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• And when we've visited on things in the past, most of the fraud that occurs in this state apparently
• on things in the past, most of the fraud on things in the past, most of the fraud that<00:12:55.960
• Is it because you've seen a lot of voter fraud or, you know, what made you think this bill was necessary
• seen a lot of voter fraud seen a lot of voter fraud or,<00:19:58.000> you<00:19:58.080>
• So, is there widespread voter fraud? I don't know. I don't know there's indication of that.

Bills: HB91, HB95, HB255, HB318, HB91, HB95, HB255, HB318

Keywords: county housing authority, public housing, housing authority, affordable housing, low-income housing, mixed-use development, community facilities, subsidiary, affiliate, public corporation, municipal tax exemption, deed tax, mortgage tax, probate fee, bond financing, housing project, urban redevelopment, rural housing, public-private partnership, eminent domain

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• Whatever happened to anti-fraud?
• <00:22:32.159> Whatever Whatever happened to anti-fraud?
• <00:22:50.720> prevention<00:22:50.960> and<00:22:51.120> state the, uh, fraud
• prevention and state the, uh, fraud prevention and state agency<00:22:52.000> oversight<00:22
• , um, that my colleagues against fraud, um, that my colleagues and<00:22:57.679> I<00:22:57.760

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We are here today to present SB 76, our bill to create a restitution fund for victims of securities fraud
• Very often, victims of this kind of fraud are our most vulnerable communities, especially our senior
• In fiscal year 23, the Securities Division received complaints of fraud totaling nearly $17 million,
• And this fund matters particularly because securities fraud is a crisis that disproportionately harms
• And on behalf of AARP Nevada and fraud victims across the state, we urge you to support this critical

Bills: AB58, AB275, SB46, SB457, SB465, AB320, AB344, AB381, AB541

Keywords: Nevada gaming, gaming regulation, sports pool, race book, interactive gaming, slot machines, restricted license, Gaming Control Board, Gaming Commission, game approval, administrative approval, service provider, cash access, wagering instruments, global risk management, information service, sports wagering, pari-mutuel wagering, casino regulation, gaming license

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• . to allow for timely restitution to victims of consumer fraud.
• So when we talk about Medi-Cal fraud, well, let me step back.
• I oversee the Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse. Senator Schultz: Okay.
• Also, we don't deal with setting policy that lets the fraud out the money out the door.
• And just one clarification on the $1.2 million for the Victims of Consumer Fraud Restitution Fund.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• This is one example of an attempt to steal property through deed fraud.
• First, the bill creates specific crime reporting for fraud related to real property.
• Unemployment fraud steals benefits from those who truly need them.
• Unemployment fraud drives up the costs for employers who fund the program.
• I don't want to commit fraud myself.

Bills: SB111, SB128, SB203, SB205, SB261, SB317, SB393, SB397, SB466, SB510, SB582, SB705, SB731, SB748, SB801, SB867, SB876, SB913, SB1071, SB1086, SB1087, SB1250, SB1285, SB1310, SB1400, SB1444, SB1483, SB1553, SB1556, SB1581, SB1608, SB1698, SB1723, SB1730, SB1835, SB1858, SB1903, SB1946, SB1950, SB1986, SB2017, SB2043, SB2056, SB2058, SB2063, SB2082, SB2105, SB2133, SB2137, SB2177, SB2203, SB2260, SB2311, SB2334, SB2344, SB2403, SB2417, SB2446, SB2519, SB2522, SB2532, SB2600, SB2611, SB2619, SB2637, SB2688, SB2717, SB2764, SB2785, SB2790, SB2794, SB2841, SB2847, SB2857, SB2878, SB2891, SB2943, SB2955, SB2972, SB2995, SB3037, SB3057, SB3059, HJR2, HB26, HB206, HB334, HB451, HB517, HB554, HB1109, HB2081, HB2756, HB3204, HB3809, SJR3, SB5, SB72, SB509, SB616, SB963, SB985, SB1025, SB1080, SB1143, SB1172, SB1245, SB1267, SB1271, SB1273, SB1355, SB1422, SB1759, SB1786, SB2361, SB17, SB314, SB455, SB761, SB1023, SB1968, SB2122, SB2371, SB2420, SB2544, SB1, SB260, SB1506, SB1637, SJR36, SJR50, SJR63, SCR12, SCR39, SB2023, SB62, SB666, SB847, SB284, SB854, SB1073, SB810, SB1505, SB583, SB507, SB1434, SB1772, SB2016, SB1163, SB1122, SB731, SB397, SB508, SB1436, SB287, SB261, SB1882, SB393, SB1791, SB209, SB2429, SB511, SB2309, SB510, SB1085, SB1975, SB2717, SB1262, SB636, SB2056, SB884, SB1200, SB1845, SB2458, SB801, SB3014, SB3013, SB758, SB2797, SB2076, SB2876, SB1640, SB1449, SB1181, SB1359, SB1234, SB2926, SB2972, SB2841, SB1528, SB2891, SB1854, SB317, SB2532, SB1250, SB2082, SB2203, SB1285, SB1237, SB2819, SB629, SB2608, SB1602, SB1723, SB1858, SB1946, SB2009, SB2177, SB2460, SB2785, SB867, SB1608, SB640, SB1698, SB705, SB748, SB2680, SB2994, SB2747, SB1950, SB913, SB1071, SB1086, SB1087, SB1483, SB1444, SB1553, SB1556, SB1703, SB2133, SB2297, SB2298, SB2622, SB2955, SB3059, SB2637, SB2334, SB1861, SB2043, SB1367, SB2857, SB128, SB3058, SB2044, SB2363, SB2311, SB1986, SB2565, SB2943, SB1888, SB2417, SB3048, SB3052, SB3053, SB3036, SB3057, SB3056, SB3043, SB3037, SB3050, SB3063, SB3047, SB3035, SB2446, SB466, SB2611, SB2794, SB2105, SB2017, SB1790, SB1778, SB1730, SB2995, SB2847, SB205, SB2619, SB1903, SB203, SB3061, SB1581, SB2600, SB2799, SB2790, SB2688, SB2515, SB1230, SB876, SB2522, SB2639, SB2137, SB2519, SB2403, SB2459, SB3051, SB2655, SB2251, SB2764, SB2878, SB1884, SB111, SB582, SB2617, SB1835, SB2751, SB2063, SB1400, SB2058, SB2260, SB2928, SB1310, SB2566, SB2344, SB1897, SB1749, SB1361, SB2549, SB2553, HJR2, HJR1, HB1109, HB517, HB1130, HB1689, HB2884, HB1393, HB2559, HB26, HB2756, HB3204, HB3012, HB1327, HB451, HB109, HB206, HB1238, HB2890, HB9, HB2081, HB4215, HB2970, HB37, HB1899, HB3809, HB334, HB554, HB1593, HB2607, HB3526, HB3810, HB5092, HB388, HB2809, HB1151, HB913, SB2919, SB1782, SB1705, SB2696, SB1944, SB2215, SB644, HB3307, HB879, HB116, HB12, HB2703, HB1610, HB1615, HB1620, HB30, HB21, HCR7, HCR75, HCR86, HCR92, HCR93, HCR126

Keywords: special education, school districts, legal fees, reporting requirements, transparency, hospital reporting, child abuse, neglect, administrative penalty, medical ethics, child protection, student privacy, numerical class rank, education policy, academic programs, high school, fetal development, health curriculum, public schools, middle school health education

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• expands the definition of conspiracy in the fourth degree, relates to expanding the definition of tax fraud
• And the fourth degree relates to expanding the definition of tax fraud acts. Thank you.
• And I could not get to the hearing that took place yesterday on white-collar fraud, although I sent an
• people Talking about crimes against government, people who knowingly and intentionally commit tax fraud
• This is very important because of the active fraud taking place around mortgage and deeds and people's

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Finance Committee met on March 5 and moved a series of bills, with brief discussion on most measures and several members noting support for the proposals. Bills advanced included loan forgiveness and reimbursement for attorneys serving Indigenous clients (S161A), a study of lithium-ion battery fires and prevention (S257), annual housing and zoning reporting to the Department of State (F919A), a temporary state pesticide commission (S1368), an emergency repair pilot program for hazardous building code violations (S1838), a searchable veterans resources database (S2070), Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution (S2587), expanded fraud and tax-fraud provisions (S32), a NYSERDA rebate program for lithium-ion batteries for mobility devices (S3560), directing certain fines and penalties to a conservation enforcement account (S4033B), Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day (S4152A), expansion of Fresh Connect to supermarkets and grocery stores (S4162), restrictions on executive-branch contracting during a hiring freeze (S473), real-property transfer documentation and forgery-related protections (S5177), changes to retirement beneficiary options after a beneficiary’s family offense conviction (S6750), and a deposit placement program for public monies (S8357). Several bills were described as addressing fraud, housing, veterans’ services, public safety, and commemorations, and members generally spoke in favor of the measures. A few bills drew more specific comments: supporters emphasized the importance of honoring Fred Korematsu and recognizing the injustice of Japanese American detention, and the fraud-related bill was framed as a response to white-collar tax fraud and government losses. The real-property bill was highlighted as a response to mortgage and deed fraud affecting homeowners. On the housing reporting bill, there were three negative votes, and on the pesticide commission bill there were two members without recommendation. The lithium-ion battery rebate bill also drew several negative votes, while most other measures passed with little or no opposition. By the end of the meeting, the committee had completed its agenda and announced it would resume more regular meetings, while noting that the state budget process would continue to affect scheduling.

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• fund from uh the insurance fraud fund from uh the insurance fraud prevention<00:04:14.080> account
• consumers are more susceptible to fraud consumers are more susceptible to fraud or<00:18:46.880>
• It's something I support in many instances when there's fraud and abuse.
• It's something I support in many instances when there's fraud and abuse.
• It's something I support in many instances when there's fraud and abuse.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• and pass the bill HR 4495, the SBA Fraud and pass the bill HR 4495, the SBA Fraud Enforcement<02
• the resources to root out the fraud. the resources to root out the fraud.
• fraud simply because the clock ran out. fraud simply because the clock ran out.
• , prostitution, money laundering, fraud, prostitution, money laundering, fraud, drug<03:06:03.600
• become victims of identity fraud. become victims of identity fraud.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, December 1, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• and Abuse around here almost to Fraud and Abuse around here almost to the<00:16:25.040> point
• I'm curious; it doesn't look like this bill went to the fraud and agency oversight committee, is that
• Because the best way to stop fraud is to prevent it, but there's nothing in this entire bill about fraud
• fraud because the best way to stop fraud fraud because the best way to stop fraud is<00:21:41.880
• <00:21:45.039> there's this entire Bill about fraud there's this entire Bill about fraud there's

Bills: HF25, HF4

Keywords: pregnancy support, women's health, maternity homes, nonprofit organizations, grant funding, abortion, family services, tax relief fund, budget surplus, surplus revenue, tax rebate, tax refund, one-time refund, income tax, property tax, constitutional amendment, Minnesota Constitution, general fund, budget reserve, taxpayer relief

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• Now, Senator, earlier this year you had a hearing on the program integrity and fraud prevention within
• Senate Human Services Committee, and I had been hearing a lot of concerns from Minnesotans about waste, fraud
• Unfortunately, Minnesota has a fraud problem.
• Office of the Legislative Auditor and the Department of Human Services to talk about human services fraud
• It's tough to know exactly how much waste, fraud, and abuse would be prevented.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all