2017 House Bill 5165 / Public Act 225

Revise unemployment insurance rules to avoid impostors and fraud

Introduced in the House

Oct. 23, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Joseph Graves (R-51)

To revise rules and procedures used by the state’s unemployment insurance program to address the problem of impostors claiming and getting benefits. This bill would create a process for employers and individuals to file an affidavit that a particular claim is fraudulent, and prescribe actions and timetables state officials must take. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 5165 to 5172.

Referred to the Committee on Oversight

Nov. 2, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 8, 2017

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

To revise rules and procedures used by the state’s unemployment insurance program to address the problem of impostors claiming and getting unemployment benefits. This bill would create a process for employers and individuals to file an affidavit that a particular claim is fraudulent, and prescribe actions and timetables state officials must take. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 5165 to 5172.

Received in the Senate

Nov. 9, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Oversight

Dec. 5, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 13, 2017

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To revise rules and procedures used by the state’s unemployment insurance program to address the problem of impostors claiming and getting unemployment benefits. This bill would create a process for employers and individuals to file an affidavit that a particular claim is fraudulent, and prescribe actions and timetables state officials must take, starting with canceling benefit payments on fraudulent claims, and not assessing employers for those claims. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 5165 to 5172.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 20, 2017