Bill > H2186

This bill establishes a special commission to comprehensively study unemployment fraud prevention strategies in Massachusetts, specifically focusing on analyzing policies and procedures related to fraudulent unemployment claims during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The commission will consist of 8 members, including key state officials such as the Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development (who will chair the commission), legislative leaders, department heads, the state auditor, and the attorney general. The commission's specific tasks include identifying current fraud prevention policies, compiling and reviewing data about unemployment fraud during the COVID-19 period, evaluating the effectiveness of existing policies, and recommending evidence-based strategies to prevent future fraudulent claims. The commission is required to submit a final report detailing their findings and recommendations to the state legislature and the joint committee on labor and workforce development by December 31, 2027, providing a comprehensive review and potential roadmap for improving unemployment fraud prevention in the state.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2186