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Madigan Heralds Newly Strengthened False Claims Act

Illinois Attorney General · Government · 28 Jul 2010 · United States

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CompleteReviewed 8 Oct 2026

Reviewed. Everything in it that belongs in the tables has been taken.

What the document holds

Illinois Attorney General press release of 28 Jul 2010: the General Assembly unanimously passed and Governor Quinn signed (27 Jul 2010) House Bill 5951 amending the Illinois False Claims Act (better investigative powers, recovery of investigation and litigation costs), effective immediately; quotes from the Attorney General and sponsors; says the Act protects and rewards whistleblowers and that "millions" have been recovered under the previous law (no figure). Already in the data: event for the amendment. No numbers in scope.

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About the document

What it covers Enactment of HB 5951 amending the Illinois False Claims Act

Notes Archive PDF printed from the AG website in 2023; no recovery figures.

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