S.B. No. 116 Summary

• Requires individuals to present proof of identity at a local employment office before receiving unemployment compensation benefits or pandemic unemployment assistance.

• Acceptable forms of identification include a driver's license or two documents containing the individual's name and address that the registrar of motor vehicles would accept for issuing a driver's license.

• Applicants must present documentation to the public employment office administrator, who notifies the director when verification is complete; individuals need only verify identity once per benefit year or eligibility period.

• Applies to pending claims as of the effective date, with the director required to notify individuals of the requirement as soon as practicable.

• Declared an emergency measure to protect the integrity of the unemployment compensation system and identities of benefit recipients, effective immediately upon passage.