AR HB1682

Prohibits individuals who commit unemployment fraud from receiving unemployment insurance benefits for 10 years from the date fraud is discovered or until full repayment is made, whichever is later.

Requires repayment of all fraudulently obtained unemployment insurance benefits plus a 20% penalty on the amount obtained.

Defines "unemployment fraud" as knowingly submitting false information to the Division of Workforce Services to establish eligibility, collect unentitled benefits, or improperly increase weekly benefit amounts.

Mandates the Director of the Division of Workforce Services to refer discovered fraud violations to the prosecuting attorney of the judicial circuit where the claim was filed.

Authorizes recovery of fraudulently obtained benefits through the federal Treasury Offset Program or a state tax offset program coordinated with the Department of Finance and Administration's Revenue Division.