Establishes the False Claims Act in West Virginia, allowing private individuals to bring actions for fraud against the state and detailing penalties.

The bill creates the False Claims Act in West Virginia, allowing private individuals to bring actions for fraud against the state. It outlines prohibited acts, damages, costs, and civil penalties. The Attorney General has primary responsibility for prosecuting actions, but private individuals can also bring actions, known as qui tam actions. The bill details the rights of parties, limitations on actions, and the distribution of proceeds from successful actions, including funds for education, mental health services, and infrastructure.

Establishes the False Claims Act in West Virginia, allowing private individuals to bring actions for fraud against the state and detailing penalties.

The bill creates the False Claims Act in West Virginia, allowing private individuals to bring actions for fraud against the state. It outlines prohibited acts, damages, costs, and civil penalties. The Attorney General has primary responsibility for prosecuting actions, but private individuals can also bring actions, known as qui tam actions. The bill details the rights of parties, limitations on actions, and the distribution of proceeds from successful actions, including funds for education, mental health services, and infrastructure.