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Consult a legal professional for specific guidance.", "Enforcement Mechanisms": "State complaint and civil remedies (context-dependent); anti-retaliation protections.", "Key Rights": "Protects employees who report suspected legal violations to public bodies from retaliation.", "Summary": "Connecticut whistleblower statute providing protections for employees who disclose suspected violations or unethical conduct to a public body.", "Full Text": "To be verified against current CT General Statutes text; add exact text excerpt after confirming most recent version.", "Effective Date": "", "Jurisdiction": "Connecticut", "Related Evidence IDs": "EVID-Whistleblower-Testimony; INV-Whistleblower-Retaliation-Probe", "Status": "Active (verify)", "Source URL": "https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_557.htm#sec_31-51m", "ID": "76287e40-1827-46ca-8ab4-82e44f67b06f", "Created Date": "2026-01-02T15:23:47Z", "Updated Date": "2026-01-05T13:09:34Z", "Owner": "1b4b4cad-434d-4a6b-83ea-3387a5880fc6", "_publishStatus": "", "_publishDate": "", "_draftDate": "" } }, { "recordNumber": 19, "anchor": "record-19-ada-title-ii-effective-communication-28-c-f-r-35-160-federal-usa-activ", "title": "ADA Title II Effective Communication (28 C.F.R. § 35.160) — Federal (USA) — Active", "fields": { "Statute Name": "ADA Title II Effective Communication (28 C.F.R. § 35.160)", "Last_Updated": "", "Disclaimer": "General information only; verify current law and consult counsel for legal advice.", "Enforcement Mechanisms": "DOJ enforcement; private suit via ADA Title II; OCR enforcement via Section 504 when federal funds involved", "Key Rights": "Effective communication; auxiliary aids and services; equal access to public entity services", "Summary": "Requires public entities to take appropriate steps to ensure communications with individuals with disabilities are as effective as communications with others, including furnishing appropriate auxiliary aids and services when necessary.", "Full Text": "See 28 C.F.R. § 35.160(a)(1)–(b)(1).", "Effective Date": "2010-03-15", "Jurisdiction": "Federal (USA)", "Related Evidence IDs": "EVID-REGISTRY-FOIA-2024-11-27,EVID-DSS-ACK-PORTAL,EVID-HHS-FOIA-PORTAL-ACCOUNT", "Status": "Active", "Source URL": "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-28/chapter-I/part-35/subpart-E/section-35.160", "ID": "7eb56ebf-6b00-424d-9d9c-43479c6371be", "Created Date": "2026-01-05T13:09:15Z", "Updated Date": "2026-01-05T13:09:15Z", "Owner": "1b4b4cad-434d-4a6b-83ea-3387a5880fc6", "_publishStatus": "", "_publishDate": "", "_draftDate": "" } }, { "recordNumber": 20, "anchor": "record-20-medicaid-act-title-xix-of-the-social-security-act-federal-usa-active", "title": "Medicaid Act (Title XIX of the Social Security Act) — Federal (USA) — Active", "fields": { "Statute Name": "Medicaid Act (Title XIX of the Social Security Act)", "Last_Updated": "", "Disclaimer": "", "Enforcement Mechanisms": "", "Key Rights": "", "Summary": "Establishes the federal-state partnership for providing healthcare to low-income individuals, including those with disabilities.", "Full Text": "Title XIX of the Social Security Act, commonly known as Medicaid, is a joint federal and state program that helps cover healthcare costs for millions of Americans. This includes children, pregnant women, parents, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. It serves as the primary payer for long-term services and supports for people with disabilities, ensuring access to essential medical care.", "Effective Date": "1965-07-30", "Jurisdiction": "Federal (USA)", "Related Evidence IDs": "EVID-MED-001,EVID-MED-003", "Status": "Active", "Source URL": "https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/index.html", "ID": "82637144-fc4e-40ee-892f-74d770d980a6", "Created Date": "2025-12-07T21:01:16Z", "Updated Date": "2025-12-07T21:01:16Z", "Owner": "1b4b4cad-434d-4a6b-83ea-3387a5880fc6", "_publishStatus": "", "_publishDate": "", "_draftDate": "" } }, { "recordNumber": 21, "anchor": "record-21-medicaid-fair-hearing-notice-content-42-c-f-r-431-210-federal-cfr-acti", "title": "Medicaid Fair Hearing Notice Content (42 C.F.R. § 431.210) — Federal (CFR) — Active", "fields": { "Statute Name": "Medicaid Fair Hearing Notice Content (42 C.F.R. § 431.210)", "Last_Updated": "", "Disclaimer": "This summary is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a legal professional for specific guidance.", "Enforcement Mechanisms": "State fair hearing; judicial review; CMS compliance oversight.", "Key Rights": "Notice of adverse action must include reasons, legal basis, hearing rights, and continuation conditions.", "Summary": "Specifies minimum contents of notice of agency action in Medicaid (reasons, law/rules, hearing rights, and conditions for continued benefits).", "Full Text": "Notice must include “a statement of what action the agency intends to take” and “the reasons for the intended action” and cite “the specific regulations” and explain hearing rights and benefit continuation. (See 42 C.F.R. § 431.210).", "Effective Date": "1973-01-01", "Jurisdiction": "Federal (CFR)", "Related Evidence IDs": "BLOG-emergency-injunction-aid-continuation; WF-EMERGENCY-AID-CONTINUATION", "Status": "Active", "Source URL": "https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/431.210", "ID": "8fb5050b-03bc-4301-a7d0-187663058f53", "Created Date": "2026-01-02T15:23:47Z", "Updated Date": "2026-01-02T15:23:47Z", "Owner": "1b4b4cad-434d-4a6b-83ea-3387a5880fc6", "_publishStatus": "", "_publishDate": "", "_draftDate": "" } }, { "recordNumber": 22, "anchor": "record-22-section-504-of-the-rehabilitation-act-of-1973-united-states-federal-ac", "title": "Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 — United States Federal — Active", "fields": { "Statute Name": "Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973", "Last_Updated": "", "Disclaimer": "This summary is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a legal professional for specific guidance.", "Enforcement Mechanisms": "Complaints can be filed with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) or other relevant federal agencies, or through private lawsuits.", "Key Rights": "Prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. Ensures equal opportunity in employment, education, and access to services.", "Summary": "Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities by any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. It requires these entities to provide reasonable accommodations and modifications to ensure equal access and opportunity.", "Full Text": "The full text of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act can be found at 29 U.S.C. § 794 and 34 CFR Part 104.", "Effective Date": "1973-09-26", "Jurisdiction": "United States Federal", "Related Evidence IDs": "RehabAct-002,HHS-OCR-Guidance-012", "Status": "Active", "Source URL": "https://www.hhs.gov/ocr/civil-rights/understanding-civil-rights/section-504/index.html", "ID": "9096288a-1450-43bd-ad71-cfc54a7f4b0e", "Created Date": "2025-12-09T21:47:34Z", "Updated Date": "2025-12-09T21:47:34Z", "Owner": "1b4b4cad-434d-4a6b-83ea-3387a5880fc6", "_publishStatus": "", "_publishDate": "", "_draftDate": "" } }, { "recordNumber": 23, "anchor": "record-23-wire-fraud-18-u-s-c-1343-federal-active", "title": "Wire Fraud (18 U.S.C. § 1343) — Federal — Active", "fields": { "Statute Name": "Wire Fraud (18 U.S.C. § 1343)", "Last_Updated": "", "Disclaimer": "This summary is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a legal professional for specific guidance.", "Enforcement Mechanisms": "Federal criminal enforcement; fines and imprisonment.", "Key Rights": "Prohibits schemes to defraud using interstate wires.", "Summary": "Criminalizes schemes to defraud that use wire, radio, or television communications in interstate or foreign commerce.", "Full Text": "Whoever transmits by wire in interstate commerce for purpose of executing a scheme to defraud shall be fined or imprisoned up to 20 years (higher in certain cases). (See 18 U.S.C. § 1343).", "Effective Date": "1952-07-16", "Jurisdiction": "Federal", "Related Evidence IDs": "BLOG-federal-enforcement-agency-powers; WF-DOJ-FBI-OIG-TRIAGE", "Status": "Active", "Source URL": "https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/1343", "ID": "91184d16-7b03-4c0b-a1eb-33efd95d9aa8", "Created Date": "2026-01-02T15:23:47Z", "Updated Date": "2026-01-02T15:23:47Z", "Owner": "1b4b4cad-434d-4a6b-83ea-3387a5880fc6", "_publishStatus": "", "_publishDate": "", "_draftDate": "" } }, { "recordNumber": 24, "anchor": "record-24-deprivation-of-rights-under-color-of-law-18-u-s-c-242-federal-active", "title": "Deprivation of Rights Under Color of Law (18 U.S.C. § 242) — Federal — Active", "fields": { "Statute Name": "Deprivation of Rights Under Color of Law (18 U.S.C. § 242)", "Last_Updated": "", "Disclaimer": "This summary is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a legal professional for specific guidance.", "Enforcement Mechanisms": "Federal criminal enforcement; DOJ Civil Rights prosecution.", "Key Rights": "Prohibits willful deprivation of constitutional or federal rights under color of law.", "Summary": "Criminalizes willful deprivation of rights secured by the Constitution or laws under color of law.", "Full Text": "Whoever under color of law willfully subjects any person to the deprivation of rights secured by the Constitution/laws shall be fined or imprisoned. (See 18 U.S.C. § 242).", "Effective Date": "1948-06-25", "Jurisdiction": "Federal", "Related Evidence IDs": "BLOG-federal-fraud-reporting-guide", "Status": "Active", "Source URL": "https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/242", "ID": "a493be3b-b18d-4448-9928-95019b39fd60", "Created Date": "2026-01-02T15:23:47Z", "Updated Date": "2026-01-02T15:23:47Z", "Owner": "1b4b4cad-434d-4a6b-83ea-3387a5880fc6", "_publishStatus": "", "_publishDate": "", "_draftDate": "" } }, { "recordNumber": 25, "anchor": "record-25-whistleblower-protection-act-federal-usa-active", "title": "Whistleblower Protection Act — Federal (USA) — Active", "fields": { "Statute Name": "Whistleblower Protection Act", "Last_Updated": "", "Disclaimer": "", "Enforcement Mechanisms": "", "Key Rights": "", "Summary": "Protects federal employees who report waste, fraud, and abuse within the government from retaliation.", "Full Text": "The Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989, as amended, protects federal employees and applicants for employment who report waste, fraud, and abuse within the government. It prohibits retaliation against whistleblowers for making protected disclosures, encouraging transparency and accountability in federal operations.", "Effective Date": "1989-07-09", "Jurisdiction": "Federal (USA)", "Related Evidence IDs": "EVID-WPA-001,EVID-WPA-002", "Status": "Active", "Source URL": "https://www.osc.gov/services/whistleblowers/whistleblower-protection-act/", "ID": "a59f1e41-8c59-49da-9251-4e4cb6357ced", "Created Date": "2025-12-07T21:01:16Z", "Updated Date": "2025-12-07T21:01:16Z", "Owner": "1b4b4cad-434d-4a6b-83ea-3387a5880fc6", "_publishStatus": "", "_publishDate": "", "_draftDate": "" } }, { "recordNumber": 26, "anchor": "record-26-americans-with-disabilities-act-ada-title-ii-united-states-federal-act", "title": "Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II — United States Federal — Active", "fields": { "Statute Name": "Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II", "Last_Updated": "", "Disclaimer": "This summary is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a legal professional for specific guidance.", "Enforcement Mechanisms": "Complaints can be filed with the Department of Justice (DOJ) or through private lawsuits. DOJ can initiate investigations and litigation.", "Key Rights": "Prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all services, programs, and activities provided by state and local governments. Ensures equal access to public services, transportation, and communication.", "Summary": "Title II of the ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by state and local government entities. It requires public entities to make their programs, services, and activities accessible to individuals with disabilities. This includes physical access, program modifications, and effective communication.", "Full Text": "The full text of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title II, can be found at 42 U.S.C. § 12131 et seq. and 28 CFR Part 35.", "Effective Date": "1992-01-26", "Jurisdiction": "United States Federal", "Related Evidence IDs": "ADA-001,DOJ-Guidance-005", "Status": "Active", "Source URL": "https://www.ada.gov/topics/title-ii/", "ID": "adb42ede-eb7d-483e-893c-606f29a1d087", "Created Date": "2025-12-09T21:47:34Z", "Updated Date": "2025-12-09T21:47:34Z", "Owner": "1b4b4cad-434d-4a6b-83ea-3387a5880fc6", "_publishStatus": "", "_publishDate": "", "_draftDate": "" } }, { "recordNumber": 27, "anchor": "record-27-federal-records-spoliation-18-u-s-c-1519-federal-active", "title": "Federal Records Spoliation (18 U.S.C. § 1519) — Federal — Active", "fields": { "Statute Name": "Federal Records Spoliation (18 U.S.C. § 1519)", "Last_Updated": "", "Disclaimer": "This summary is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a legal professional for specific guidance.", "Enforcement Mechanisms": "Federal criminal enforcement; fines and imprisonment.", "Key Rights": "Protects integrity of federal investigations by criminalizing destruction/alteration of records with obstructive intent.", "Summary": "Criminalizes knowing destruction/alteration/falsification of records with intent to impede or influence a federal matter.", "Full Text": "Whoever knowingly alters/destroys/falsifies any record with intent to impede a matter within federal jurisdiction shall be fined or imprisoned up to 20 years. (See 18 U.S.C. § 1519).", "Effective Date": "2002-07-30", "Jurisdiction": "Federal", "Related Evidence IDs": "BLOG-federal-docket-status-tracker", "Status": "Active", "Source URL": "https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/1519", "ID": "af74bd22-208a-4275-83e2-2dbdb57da51d", "Created Date": "2026-01-02T15:23:47Z", "Updated Date": "2026-01-02T15:23:47Z", "Owner": "1b4b4cad-434d-4a6b-83ea-3387a5880fc6", "_publishStatus": "", "_publishDate": "", "_draftDate": "" } }, { "recordNumber": 28, "anchor": "record-28-rehabilitation-act-of-1973-section-504-federal-usa-active", "title": "Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) — Federal (USA) — Active", "fields": { "Statute Name": "Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504)", "Last_Updated": "", "Disclaimer": "", "Enforcement Mechanisms": "", "Key Rights": "", "Summary": "Prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance.", "Full Text": "Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by federal agencies, programs receiving federal financial assistance, federal employment, and in the employment practices of federal contractors. It ensures that individuals with disabilities have equal access to programs and services, promoting inclusion.", "Effective Date": "1973-09-26", "Jurisdiction": "Federal (USA)", "Related Evidence IDs": "EVID-REHAB-001", "Status": "Active", "Source URL": "https://www.dol.gov/agencies/oasam/civil-rights/laws/section-504", "ID": "b2feb2f8-d6f8-4f7f-a33a-a22ad6c4ec00", "Created Date": "2025-12-07T21:01:16Z", "Updated Date": "2025-12-07T21:01:16Z", "Owner": "1b4b4cad-434d-4a6b-83ea-3387a5880fc6", "_publishStatus": "", "_publishDate": "", "_draftDate": "" } }, { "recordNumber": 29, "anchor": "record-29-connecticut-state-ethics-code-chapter-10-connecticut-active", "title": "Connecticut State Ethics Code (Chapter 10) — Connecticut — Active", "fields": { "Statute Name": "Connecticut State Ethics Code (Chapter 10)", "Last_Updated": "", "Disclaimer": "", "Enforcement Mechanisms": "", "Key Rights": "", "Summary": "Governs the ethical conduct of public officials and state employees in Connecticut, preventing conflicts of interest and abuse.", "Full Text": "Chapter 10 of the Connecticut General Statutes establishes the Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees. It sets standards for conduct, prohibits conflicts of interest, and outlines procedures for reporting and investigating ethical violations, which is highly relevant to preventing fraud and abuse in state-administered programs like Medicaid waivers.", "Effective Date": "1977-01-01", "Jurisdiction": "Connecticut", "Related Evidence IDs": "EVID-CTETH-001,EVID-CTETH-002", "Status": "Active", "Source URL": "https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_010.htm", "ID": "c62d0832-8459-4124-aaf1-e186628aac84", "Created Date": "2025-12-07T21:01:16Z", "Updated Date": "2025-12-07T21:01:16Z", "Owner": "1b4b4cad-434d-4a6b-83ea-3387a5880fc6", "_publishStatus": "", "_publishDate": "", "_draftDate": "" } }, { "recordNumber": 30, "anchor": "record-30-false-claims-act-31-u-s-c-3729-et-seq-federal-usa-active", "title": "False Claims Act (31 U.S.C. § 3729 et seq.) — Federal (USA) — Active", "fields": { "Statute Name": "False Claims Act (31 U.S.C. § 3729 et seq.)", "Last_Updated": "", "Disclaimer": "", "Enforcement Mechanisms": "", "Key Rights": "", "Summary": "Imposes liability on persons and companies who defraud governmental programs, often used in healthcare fraud cases.", "Full Text": "The False Claims Act (FCA) is a federal law that imposes civil liability on any person or entity who knowingly presents, or causes to be presented, a false or fraudulent claim for payment or approval to the U.S. government. It includes provisions for whistleblowers (qui tam relators) to bring actions on behalf of the government and share in any recovery, making it a critical tool against fraud.", "Effective Date": "1863-03-02", "Jurisdiction": "Federal (USA)", "Related Evidence IDs": "EVID-FCA-001,EVID-FCA-003", "Status": "Active", "Source URL": "https://www.justice.gov/civil/false-claims-act", "ID": "cc673e97-acd1-404a-8d2c-9f4555e9d515", "Created Date": "2025-12-07T21:01:16Z", "Updated Date": "2025-12-07T21:01:16Z", "Owner": "1b4b4cad-434d-4a6b-83ea-3387a5880fc6", "_publishStatus": "", "_publishDate": "", "_draftDate": "" } }, { "recordNumber": 31, "anchor": "record-31-federal-freedom-of-information-act-foia-5-u-s-c-552-federal-usa-active", "title": "Federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. § 552) — Federal (USA) — Active", "fields": { "Statute Name": "Federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. § 552)", "Last_Updated": "", "Disclaimer": "General information only; verify current law and consult counsel for legal advice.", "Enforcement Mechanisms": "Administrative appeal; OGIS mediation; civil action in U.S. District Court; attorney fees possible", "Key Rights": "Public access to federal agency records; time limits; tracking and estimated completion date; expedited processing in defined cases", "Summary": "Creates a statutory right to access federal executive-branch agency records, subject to exemptions. Requires determinations generally within 20 working days and provides for constructive exhaustion when time limits are not met.", "Full Text": "See 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(6)(A)(i) (time limits) and § 552(a)(6)(C)(i) (constructive exhaustion).", "Effective Date": "1967-07-04", "Jurisdiction": "Federal (USA)", "Related Evidence IDs": "EVID-REGISTRY-FOIA-2024-11-27;EVID-DOJ-FOIA-EDC-2025-04-30;EVID-HHS-FOIA-PORTAL-ACCOUNT", "Status": "Active", "Source URL": "https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section552&num=0&edition=prelim", "ID": "cfc8af34-9a9a-48a5-a513-12d81c38386a", "Created Date": "2026-01-06T11:06:51Z", "Updated Date": "2026-01-06T11:06:51Z", "Owner": "1b4b4cad-434d-4a6b-83ea-3387a5880fc6", "_publishStatus": "", "_publishDate": "", "_draftDate": "" } }, { "recordNumber": 32, "anchor": "record-32-medicaid-free-choice-of-provider-42-u-s-c-1396a-a-23-united-states-fed", "title": "Medicaid Free Choice of Provider (42 U.S.C. § 1396a(a)(23)) — United States Federal Law — Active", "fields": { "Statute Name": "Medicaid Free Choice of Provider (42 U.S.C. § 1396a(a)(23))", "Last_Updated": "", "Disclaimer": "This summary is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific legal guidance, consult with a qualified attorney. The full text of the statute should be referenced for complete and accurate information.", "Enforcement Mechanisms": "Beneficiaries can enforce this right by filing a complaint with their state Medicaid agency, requesting a fair hearing if services or providers are denied, or pursuing legal action through administrative or judicial channels. Advocacy groups and legal aid organizations can also assist.", "Key Rights": "Medicaid beneficiaries have the right to obtain medical care and services from any institution, agency, or person qualified to perform such services, who undertakes to provide them, and who is willing to accept the Medicaid payment rate. This ensures freedom of choice among participating providers.", "Summary": "This federal statute mandates that state Medicaid plans must allow beneficiaries to choose their healthcare providers from any institution, agency, or person qualified to provide the services and willing to accept Medicaid reimbursement. This provision is critical for ensuring access to care and preventing states from unduly restricting provider options for eligible individuals.", "Full Text": "The full text of 42 U.S.C. § 1396a(a)(23) states: 'provide that any individual eligible for medical assistance (including drugs) may obtain such assistance from any institution, agency, community pharmacy, or person, qualified to perform the service or services required (including an organization which provides such services, or arranges for their availability, on a prepayment basis), who undertakes to provide him such services, and who is paid by the State, and that there shall be no discrimination against such institutions, agencies, community pharmacies, or persons, on account of their being organizations or persons providing services on a prepayment basis.'", "Effective Date": "1965-07-30", "Jurisdiction": "United States Federal Law", "Related Evidence IDs": "FEDINV-001,FEDINV-003,ABI-CASE-2023-005", "Status": "Active", "Source URL": "https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/42/1396a", "ID": "d12b55a0-8dfd-4b3c-9097-bb542158b9d3", "Created Date": "2025-12-09T14:34:43Z", "Updated Date": "2025-12-09T14:34:43Z", "Owner": "1b4b4cad-434d-4a6b-83ea-3387a5880fc6", "_publishStatus": "", "_publishDate": "", "_draftDate": "" } }, { "recordNumber": 33, "anchor": "record-33-federal-freedom-of-information-act-foia-5-u-s-c-552-federal-usa-active", "title": "Federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. § 552) — Federal (USA) — Active", "fields": { "Statute Name": "Federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. § 552)", "Last_Updated": "", "Disclaimer": "General information only; verify current law and consult counsel for legal advice.", "Enforcement Mechanisms": "Administrative appeal; OGIS mediation; civil action in U.S. District Court; attorney fees possible", "Key Rights": "Public access to federal agency records; time limits; tracking and estimated completion date; expedited processing in defined cases", "Summary": "Creates a statutory right to access federal executive-branch agency records, subject to exemptions. Requires determinations generally within 20 working days and provides for constructive exhaustion when time limits are not met.", "Full Text": "See 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(6)(A)(i) (time limits) and § 552(a)(6)(C)(i) (constructive exhaustion).", "Effective Date": "1967-07-04", "Jurisdiction": "Federal (USA)", "Related Evidence IDs": "EVID-REGISTRY-FOIA-2024-11-27;EVID-DOJ-FOIA-EDC-2025-04-30;EVID-HHS-FOIA-PORTAL-ACCOUNT", "Status": "Active", "Source URL": "https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section552&num=0&edition=prelim", "ID": "d74e5748-085b-4670-a064-a28d40618a33", "Created Date": "2026-01-05T13:09:15Z", "Updated Date": "2026-01-05T13:09:15Z", "Owner": "1b4b4cad-434d-4a6b-83ea-3387a5880fc6", "_publishStatus": "", "_publishDate": "", "_draftDate": "" } }, { "recordNumber": 34, "anchor": "record-34-false-claims-act-retaliation-31-u-s-c-3730-h-federal-active", "title": "False Claims Act Retaliation (31 U.S.C. § 3730(h)) — Federal — Active", "fields": { "Statute Name": "False Claims Act Retaliation (31 U.S.C. § 3730(h))", "Last_Updated": "", "Disclaimer": "This summary is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a legal professional for specific guidance.", "Enforcement Mechanisms": "Private right of action for retaliation; reinstatement; double back pay; special damages; attorneys’ fees.", "Key Rights": "Protection from retaliation for lawful acts in furtherance of an FCA action or efforts to stop FCA violations.", "Summary": "Provides employment-related protections and remedies for individuals retaliated against for FCA-related protected activity.", "Full Text": "Relief from retaliatory actions includes reinstatement, 2 times back pay, and compensation for special damages. (See 31 U.S.C. § 3730(h)).", "Effective Date": "1986-10-27", "Jurisdiction": "Federal", "Related Evidence IDs": "BLOG-federal-docket-status-tracker; WF-WHISTLEBLOWER-RETALIATION", "Status": "Active", "Source URL": "https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/31/3730", "ID": "def221d2-8b94-42c7-8615-eac52f8e77db", "Created Date": "2026-01-02T15:23:47Z", "Updated Date": "2026-01-02T15:23:47Z", "Owner": "1b4b4cad-434d-4a6b-83ea-3387a5880fc6", "_publishStatus": "", "_publishDate": "", "_draftDate": "" } }, { "recordNumber": 35, "anchor": "record-35-foia-determination-deadline-5-u-s-c-552-a-6-a-i-federal-active", "title": "FOIA Determination Deadline (5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(6)(A)(i)) — Federal — Active", "fields": { "Statute Name": "FOIA Determination Deadline (5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(6)(A)(i))", "Last_Updated": "", "Disclaimer": "This summary is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a legal professional for specific guidance.", "Enforcement Mechanisms": "Administrative appeal; federal court; attorneys’ fees in some cases.", "Key Rights": "Right to timely agency determination on FOIA requests.", "Summary": "Requires agencies to determine whether to comply with a FOIA request within 20 working days (excluding weekends and holidays), subject to statutory extensions.", "Full Text": "Agency must “determine within 20 days (excepting Saturdays, Sundays, and legal public holidays) after the receipt of any such request whether to comply…”. (See 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(6)(A)(i)).", "Effective Date": "1966-07-04", "Jurisdiction": "Federal", "Related Evidence IDs": "WF-FOIA-OIG-20DAY; WF-FOIA-APPEAL-OGIS", "Status": "Active", "Source URL": "https://www.foia.gov/foia-statute.html", "ID": "e4418ecc-cf30-4582-9fd7-67b70db5da74", "Created Date": "2026-01-02T15:23:47Z", "Updated Date": "2026-01-02T15:23:47Z", "Owner": "1b4b4cad-434d-4a6b-83ea-3387a5880fc6", "_publishStatus": "", "_publishDate": "", "_draftDate": "" } }, { "recordNumber": 36, "anchor": "record-36-5-u-s-c-2105-united-states-federal-active", "title": "5 U.S.C. § 2105 — United States (Federal) — Active", "fields": { "Statute Name": "5 U.S.C. § 2105", "Last_Updated": "", "Disclaimer": "Not legal advice. Plain-language summary for reference.", "Enforcement Mechanisms": "Definition used to determine jurisdiction/scope for federal personnel statutes.", "Key Rights": "Defines federal employee status for Title 5 coverage.", "Summary": "Defines 'employee' for purposes of Title 5 and limits OSC-related channels to federal employees/applicants within statutory scope.", "Full Text": "See Source URL", "Effective Date": "", "Jurisdiction": "United States (Federal)", "Related Evidence IDs": "EVT-2024-12-09-OSC-FDL-B; EVT-2026-01-06-OSC-JURISDICTION; EVT-2026-01-06-OSC-SYNTH", "Status": "Active", "Source URL": "https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/2105", "ID": "e94c8530-d0db-4363-a31c-e8593500e535", "Created Date": "2026-01-07T19:42:08Z", "Updated Date": "2026-01-07T19:42:08Z", "Owner": "1b4b4cad-434d-4a6b-83ea-3387a5880fc6", "_publishStatus": "", "_publishDate": "", "_draftDate": "" } }, { "recordNumber": 37, "anchor": "record-37-anti-kickback-statute-42-u-s-c-1320a-7b-b-federal-active", "title": "Anti-Kickback Statute (42 U.S.C. § 1320a-7b(b)) — Federal — Active", "fields": { "Statute Name": "Anti-Kickback Statute (42 U.S.C. § 1320a-7b(b))", "Last_Updated": "", "Disclaimer": "This summary is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a legal professional for specific guidance.", "Enforcement Mechanisms": "Federal criminal enforcement; administrative exclusion; civil penalties.", "Key Rights": "Prohibits remuneration for referrals or inducements in federal health care programs.", "Summary": "Criminalizes knowingly and willfully offering, paying, soliciting, or receiving remuneration to induce or reward referrals for items/services reimbursable by a federal health care program.", "Full Text": "Prohibits paying/receiving remuneration to induce referrals for items/services payable under a federal health care program; provides penalties. (See 42 U.S.C. § 1320a-7b(b)).", "Effective Date": "1972-10-30", "Jurisdiction": "Federal", "Related Evidence IDs": "WF-DOJ-FBI-OIG-TRIAGE; WF-FCA-KICKBACK-PATTERN", "Status": "Active", "Source URL": "https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/42/1320a-7b", "ID": "f1cd0039-7790-4c9f-8f71-f089a314b291", "Created Date": "2026-01-02T15:23:47Z", "Updated Date": "2026-01-02T15:23:47Z", "Owner": "1b4b4cad-434d-4a6b-83ea-3387a5880fc6", "_publishStatus": "", "_publishDate": "", "_draftDate": "" } }, { "recordNumber": 38, "anchor": "record-38-5-u-s-c-2302-b-8-united-states-federal-active", "title": "5 U.S.C. § 2302(b)(8) — United States (Federal) — Active", "fields": { "Statute Name": "5 U.S.C. § 2302(b)(8)", "Last_Updated": "", "Disclaimer": "Not legal advice. Plain-language summary for reference.", "Enforcement Mechanisms": "OSC investigation and corrective action processes; related MSPB remedies depending on status.", "Key Rights": "Protection against retaliation for protected disclosures (federal personnel context).", "Summary": "Defines prohibited personnel practices related to retaliation for whistleblower disclosures and separates retaliation complaints from disclosure channels.", "Full Text": "See Source URL", "Effective Date": "", "Jurisdiction": "United States (Federal)", "Related Evidence IDs": "EVT-2026-01-06-OSC-RETALIATION; EVT-2026-01-06-OSC-SYNTH", "Status": "Active", "Source URL": "https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/2302", "ID": "f4d1fc5b-65ea-47d7-bcfe-050a3b80ceee", "Created Date": "2026-01-07T19:42:08Z", "Updated Date": "2026-01-07T19:42:08Z", "Owner": "1b4b4cad-434d-4a6b-83ea-3387a5880fc6", "_publishStatus": "", "_publishDate": "", "_draftDate": "" } }, { "recordNumber": 39, "anchor": "record-39-civil-action-for-deprivation-of-rights-42-u-s-c-1983-federal-active", "title": "Civil Action for Deprivation of Rights (42 U.S.C. § 1983) — Federal — Active", "fields": { "Statute Name": "Civil Action for Deprivation of Rights (42 U.S.C. § 1983)", "Last_Updated": "", "Disclaimer": "This summary is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a legal professional for specific guidance.", "Enforcement Mechanisms": "Private civil action; damages; injunctive relief; attorneys’ fees via 42 U.S.C. § 1988 (where applicable).", "Key Rights": "Remedy against persons acting under color of state law who deprive federal rights.", "Summary": "Creates a civil cause of action for deprivation of constitutional or federal rights under color of state law.", "Full Text": "To be sourced from current U.S. Code text; provides civil remedy against state actors for federal rights violations.", "Effective Date": "1871-04-20", "Jurisdiction": "Federal", "Related Evidence IDs": "EVID-Email-Censorship; EVID-Retaliation-Report; BLOG-pro-se-litigation-framework", "Status": "Active", "Source URL": "https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/42/1983", "ID": "fc5060d0-ec11-44de-bfff-3e6fa2711501", "Created Date": "2026-01-02T15:23:47Z", "Updated Date": "2026-01-02T15:23:47Z", "Owner": "1b4b4cad-434d-4a6b-83ea-3387a5880fc6", "_publishStatus": "", "_publishDate": "", "_draftDate": "" } } ] }