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IL HB5632
Bill
Status
7/13/2012
Primary Sponsor
Frank Mautino
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AI Summary
HB5632 Summary
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Amends the Unemployment Insurance Act effective January 1, 2013 to modify weekly benefit amounts, dependent allowances, employer contribution rates, and fund-building mechanisms.
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Establishes new penalty of 15% on improperly obtained benefits when individual knowingly makes false statements or fails to disclose material facts to obtain benefits.
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Adds Section 901.1 creating additional penalties for unemployment insurance fraud, with amounts recoverable through same mechanisms as regular overpayment recoupment.
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Modifies employer contribution rates and introduces surcharge of 0.5% on insured wages for first quarter of 2011, with fund-building rates ranging from 0.4% to 0.55% for subsequent years.
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Changes multiple references from "Director" to "Department" throughout the Act regarding payment handling, contributions, and administrative functions.
Legislative Description
UNEMPLOY INS-ADMINISTRATIVE
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 97-0791
7/13/2012