S.0915

Medicaid Provider and Recipient Fraud

Chamber Passed·4/16/26

South Carolina S0915 amends Medicaid laws to enhance penalties for fraud and establish tiered penalties for violations.

South Carolina S0915 amends the state's Medicaid laws to strengthen penalties for fraud and establish tiered penalties for violations. The bill creates tiered penalties for making false claims, statements, or representations by medical providers, with escalating fines and imprisonment terms based on the amount of economic advantage or benefit sought or received. It also authorizes the Attorney General to issue administrative subpoenas and institute proceedings in court for suspected violations.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 45–0 · Apr 16
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
18
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate: 2nd Reading

45 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 19

9:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on 765, 915, 3049

Feb 25

10:00 AM

Senate Medical Affairs Subcommittee

History

Apr 22

House

Introduced and read first time

Apr 22

House

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Apr 16

Senate

Read third time and sent to House