MA H1965

Bill

MA H1965

Relative to the prevention of unemployment fraud

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study and report on the policies and procedures of the Department of Unemployment Assistance to prevent and address unemployment fraud. Labor and Workforce Development.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a special commission to study and report on the policies and procedures of the Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) to prevent and address unemployment fraud. The commission will identify and review current policies to prevent and address fraudulent unemployment claims, compile and review data on the frequency and extent of unemployment fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic, evaluate the effectiveness of current policies, and recommend evidence-based strategies or policies to prevent future fraudulent unemployment claims. The commission will be composed of 8 members, including the Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development, legislative leaders, and representatives from the DUA, State Auditor's Office, and Attorney General's Office. The commission is required to submit a final report with its findings and recommendations by December 31, 2021.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Shawn Dooley (R)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5023 (on 09/06/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1965

(14 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1965
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1965.pdf

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