MA H2186

Establishes an 8-member commission to study Department of Unemployment Assistance policies and procedures for preventing and addressing unemployment fraud

Commission must review current fraud prevention policies, compile data on fraud that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, and evaluate policy effectiveness

Commission will recommend evidence-based strategies to prevent future fraudulent unemployment claims

Members include the Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development (chair), legislative leadership from both parties, the DUA director, state auditor, and attorney general (or their designees)

Final report with findings and recommendations due to the Legislature by December 31, 2027