MS False Claims Act; create.

HB 1582 would have created Mississippi's False Claims Act, prohibiting individuals or entities from knowingly submitting false claims for payment to state agencies or their contractors. It would have required state agencies to investigate suspected fraud and imposed penalties including triple damages, $5,000-$10,000 per violation, and attorney fees for violators. The bill included a "qui tam" provision allowing private citizens to file lawsuits on behalf of the state and receive a portion of recovered funds if they disclose fraud. However, the bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and was never enacted into law.