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ME LD2101
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/7/2026
Primary Sponsor
Amy Roeder
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AI Summary
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Establishes a mandatory penalty when employer payments under the Employment Security Law are returned unpaid for any reason, including insufficient funds, account closure, nonexistent accounts, or stop-payment orders
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Sets the penalty amount at $25 or 1% of the payment amount, whichever is greater
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Requires the Commissioner of Labor to assess the penalty
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Amends Title 26 MRSA §1225 by adding a new subsection 9 addressing returned payments
Legislative Description
An Act to Establish a Monetary Penalty for Employers Whose Unemployment Payment Is Returned Unpaid
Employment Security
Last Action
Voted: Divided Report
2/17/2026
Committee Referrals
Labor1/7/2026
Full Bill Text
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