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House backs tougher penalties, clearer definitions to deter workers’ compensation fraud
Summary
House Bill 249 defines fraud in the workers’ compensation system, aligns penalties with communication-fraud statutes and removes an advisory endorsement phrase from benefit checks; the House passed the bill unanimously 72-0 after floor amendments.
The Utah House passed House Bill 249 to tighten definitions and penalties for workers’ compensation fraud and to provide clearer documentation standards for prosecution.
Representative Rob W. Bishop, sponsor, said the bill establishes a definition of fraudulent conduct tied to knowingly and intentionally falsifying claims, aligns penalties with existing communication-fraud statutes, and requires proof beyond a…
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