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MS HB333
Bill
Status
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Orlando Paden
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 71-5-19 to prohibit the Mississippi Department of Employment Security from charging interest on unpaid overpayment balances when overpayment occurs through no fault of the person receiving it.
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Waives any processing fees resulting from no-fault overpayments of unemployment benefits.
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Effective upon passage, persons currently paying interest or fees on no-fault overpayments are no longer required to continue payment of such interest and fees.
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Brings forward Sections 71-5-363, 71-5-367, and 71-5-543 for possible amendment regarding contributions, collection warrants, and disaster-related benefit waivers.
Legislative Description
Overpayment of unemployment benefits; prohibit interest accrual or fees assessed by MDES when no fault overpayment.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/4/2025