2012 House Bill 5461 / Public Act 477

Increase unemployment benefit fraud penalties

Introduced in the House

March 8, 2012

Introduced by Rep. Deb Shaughnessy (R-71)

To establish sentencing guidelines for the increased penalties authorized by House Bill 5185 for committing fraud involving a knowing false misrepresentation related to the state unemployment insurance benefits law.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

June 5, 2012

Reported without amendment

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

June 13, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 14, 2012

Passed in the House 109 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

July 18, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Reforms, Restructuring, and Reinventing

Nov. 29, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 12, 2012

Passed in the Senate 27 to 10 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 22, 2012