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HF2429 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Sharing of governmental data authorized in certain circumstances.

Related bill: SF2574

AI Generated Summary

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

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 16, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toJudiciary Finance and Civil Law

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Broader data sharing allowances for confirming or investigating theft."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill addresses offenses related to theft under section 609.52.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies the applicability of data sharing in cases of suspected theft."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "609.52"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Expanded data sharing for investigating perjury related to public programs."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill includes provisions concerning perjury offenses as described in section 609.48.",
      "modified": [
        "Enhances inter-agency flow of information for perjury cases tied to fraud."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "609.48"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "New allowances for data sharing to tackle aggravated forgery in public programs."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill affects legal matters related to aggravated forgery under section 609.625.",
      "modified": [
        "Enables access to necessary data for agencies tackling aggravated forgery."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "609.625"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Permission granted for inter-governmental data exchange to deal with forgery."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill references forgery crimes as per section 609.63.",
      "modified": [
        "Improves cooperation for data sharing in forgery investigations."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "609.63"
  }
]

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