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ME LD2101
ME LD2101An Act to Establish a Monetary Penalty for Employers Whose Unemployment Payment Is Returned Unpaid
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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
132nd Legislature
Bill Summary
This bill provides that if a payment made under the Employment Security Law is returned for any reason, including but not limited to insufficient funds, account closure, nonexistence of the account or stop-payment order, the Commissioner of Labor must assess a penalty equal to $25 or 1% of the payment amount, whichever is greater.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a monetary penalty for employers who make unemployment payments that are returned unpaid. The Employment Security Law, which governs unemployment benefits, will be amended to include this new provision. If an employer's payment under this law is returned for any reason, such as insufficient funds, a closed account, a non-existent account, or a stop-payment order, the Commissioner of Labor will be required to impose a penalty. This penalty will be the greater of $25 or 1% of the amount of the returned payment.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Voted: Divided Report (on 02/17/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=2101&snum=132 |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP1416&item=1&snum=132 |
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