Bill > HB3200

This bill amends the Unemployment Insurance Act to make several key changes regarding unemployment benefits and fraud recovery. The bill modifies provisions related to voluntary leaving of employment, introducing new circumstances under which an individual might be eligible for benefits, such as physical or mental health disabilities and caregiving responsibilities. It also expands the Department's ability to recover improperly obtained benefits by allowing cooperation with the State Treasurer to recover unclaimed property from individuals determined to be ineligible for benefits due to fraud. The bill introduces new provisions for recovering funds from inactive or unused debit card accounts associated with unemployment benefits, limiting the recovery to the amount of benefits determined to be ineligible. Additionally, the bill provides more detailed mechanisms for recouping fraudulently obtained benefits, including the ability to withhold funds and pursue recovery through various administrative and legal means. The legislation aims to strengthen oversight of unemployment insurance claims, prevent fraud, and ensure that benefits are distributed appropriately, with a specific reporting requirement for the fiscal impact of certain provisions by January 1, 2030.

Business and Industry, Labor and Employment

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3200&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104