H 2186
An Act relative to the prevention of unemployment fraud
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Bill overview
This bill proposed establishing a special commission, including members of the General Court, to examine the Department of Unemployment Assistance’s policies and procedures with the goal of preventing and addressing unemployment fraud. The commission would study how the department operates and recommend improvements to reduce fraudulent claims. The bill aimed to increase transparency and accountability in the unemployment system. Ultimately, the bill failed to pass.
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Marcus S. Vaughn
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Marcus S. Vaughn
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Bill H.2186 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the prevention of unemployment fraud
By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2186) of Marcus S. Vaughn for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study and report on the policies and procedures of the Department of Unemployment Assistance to prevent and address unemployment fraud. Labor and Workforce Development.
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Presenter: Marcus S. Vaughn
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2186
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/25/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/08/2025 from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM in B-1 |
| 10/8/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/08/2025 from 10:00 AM-12:15 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 3/12/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5208 |
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