Bill
H 2186
Overview: H 2186 - An Act relative to the prevention of unemployment fraudPurpose and Intent: This bill aims to strengthen the state's efforts to prevent and detect unemployment in
Overview: H 2186 - An Act relative to the prevention of unemployment fraud
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to strengthen the state's efforts to prevent and detect unemployment insurance fraud. The goal is to protect the integrity of the unemployment insurance system and ensure that benefits are only provided to eligible individuals.
Key Provisions:
- Enhances data-sharing and cross-checking mechanisms between the state's unemployment agency and other government agencies
- Requires the unemployment agency to implement advanced fraud detection and prevention technologies
- Increases penalties and enforcement actions for individuals found to have committed unemployment fraud
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Individuals who apply for and receive unemployment benefits
- The state's unemployment insurance agency and its administration
- Employers and businesses that contribute to the unemployment insurance system
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill is currently scheduled for a hearing on 10/08/2025 from 10:00 AM-12:15 PM in B-1, with a virtual hearing updated to a new end time.
- After the hearing, the bill will proceed through the legislative process, potentially being referred to additional committees or scheduled for a vote.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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