HF2429

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to authorize the sharing of government data related to suspected or confirmed fraud in public programs. It seeks to enhance the integrity of these programs and assist in the protection of public resources and law enforcement processes.

Main Provisions

• Definitions: The bill defines key terms such as "public program" and "fraud". A public program is any initiative funded by state or federal entities that involves the disbursement of public funds or resources. Fraud is defined as any deliberate act of deception aimed at unlawfully acquiring property or money.

• Data Sharing Authorization: It allows government entities to share data about fraud with other government bodies, federal agencies, or law enforcement. This sharing is permitted even if other laws generally prohibit such exchanges, provided that it helps protect public resources, ensures the integrity of public programs, or aids law enforcement activities.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

The bill proposes an exception to existing data privacy laws that may restrict sharing of information between government entities. By allowing data regarding fraud in public programs to be shared across various agencies, the bill alters the current practice where such data might be kept confidential.

Relevant Terms

• State government
• Data sharing
• Government data
• Public programs
• Fraud detection
• Law enforcement
• Public resources