Introduced
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To revise the penalties for abuses of the state’s unemployment insurance program to address the problem of impostors claiming and getting benefits. The bill would authorize penalties up to 50 percent above the amount of benefits fraudulently obtained for a second offense, and up to four times as much if the case involved identity theft. It is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 5165 to 5172.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Oversight
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)
To revise the penalties for abuses of the state’s unemployment insurance program to address the problem of impostors claiming and getting benefits. The bill would authorize penalties up to 50 percent above the amount of benefits fraudulently obtained for a second offense, and up to four times as much if the case involved identity theft. It is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 5165 to 5172.
