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AR HB1840
Bill
Status
Passed
4/13/2023
Primary Sponsor
Wade Andrews
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AI Summary
- Individuals who commit fraud to collect or increase unemployment insurance benefits are prohibited from receiving benefits for 10 years
- Beginning October 1, 2023, persons determined to have fraudulent overpayments of $1,000 or more are disqualified for benefits for 10 years from the effective date of the determination
- Fraudulent activity is defined as knowingly making false representations or failing to disclose material facts in initial claims, claim renewals, or continued weekly claims
- Persons disqualified for fraud remain liable for repayment of fraudulently collected benefits plus penalties, interest, and costs
- Until all liabilities are repaid, disqualified persons forfeit any right to receive unemployment insurance benefits
Legislative Description
To Regulate Unemployment Insurance Program Benefits; And To Prohibit Certain Individuals Who Commit Fraud From Collecting Unemployment Insurance Program Benefits.
Last Action
Notification that HB1840 is now Act 854
4/13/2023
Committee Referrals
Public Health, Welfare And Labor4/5/2023
Public Health, Welfare and Labor4/3/2023
Full Bill Text
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