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2014 SESSION
HB 739 Virginia Fraud Against Taxpayers & Fraud and Abuse Whistle Blower Protection Acts; remedies, etc.
Introduced by: L. Scott Lingamfelter | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Virginia Fraud Against Taxpayers Act and the Fraud and Abuse Whistle Blower Protection Act; inclusion of deputy sheriffs; discriminatory and retaliatory action prohibited; remedies. Clarifies that deputy sheriffs employed by city or county sheriff's offices are included under the term "employees" under the Virginia Fraud Against Taxpayers Act and the Fraud and Abuse Whistle Blower Protection Act. The bill also provides that a whistle blower may bring a civil action for violation of discriminatory and retaliatory action provisions of the Fraud and Abuse Whistle Blower Protection Act. If the court finds that a violation was willfully and knowingly made, it shall impose on the officer, employee, or member in his individual capacity a civil penalty of not less than $500 nor more than $2,500. The bill also establishes a three-year statute of limitations and authorizes the court to order other appropriate remedies.
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HISTORY
- 01/07/14 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14103427D
- 01/07/14 House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
- 01/10/14 House: Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #4
- 02/04/14 House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
- 02/12/14 House: Left in General Laws