CT SB00320

Raises the threshold for unemployment fraud from $500 to $2,000 for Class A misdemeanor charges under Connecticut General Statutes section 31-273(f).

Increases the threshold for Class D felony charges to more than $2,000 (previously more than $500) for fraudulent unemployment benefit claims.

Applies to persons who knowingly make false statements, fail to disclose material facts, or commit fraud to obtain, increase, prevent, or decrease unemployment benefits, contributions, or payments.

Maintains a five-year statute of limitations for prosecution of violations committed on or after October 1, 1977.

Becomes effective upon passage and received joint favorable recommendations from both the Labor and Public Employees Committee and Judiciary Committee.