To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish criminal penalties for unlawful payments for referrals to recovery homes, clinical treatment facilities, and laboratories.
USA115th CongressHR-6878| House
| Updated: 9/25/2018
Theodore E. Deutch
Democratic Representative
Florida
Judiciary Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act of 2018 This bill amends the federal criminal code make it a crime to knowingly and willfully solicit, receive, pay, or offer payment for referrals to a recovery home, clinical treatment facility, or laboratory, subject to limitations. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to 10 years, or both.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Crime and Law Enforcement
Drug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationFraud offenses and financial crimesHealth care costs and insuranceHome and outpatient careLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish criminal penalties for unlawful payments for referrals to recovery homes, clinical treatment facilities, and laboratories.
USA115th CongressHR-6878| House
| Updated: 9/25/2018
Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act of 2018 This bill amends the federal criminal code make it a crime to knowingly and willfully solicit, receive, pay, or offer payment for referrals to a recovery home, clinical treatment facility, or laboratory, subject to limitations. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to 10 years, or both.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Theodore E. Deutch
Democratic Representative
Florida
Judiciary Committee
Crime and Law Enforcement
Related Bills
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Drug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationFraud offenses and financial crimesHealth care costs and insuranceHome and outpatient careLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care