On Jun. 3, LOU LEG passed bill on overpayment of unemployment.
LOU LEG passed bill HB 247 relative to criminal penalties for accepting overpayment of unemployment benefits, amending LOU INS 23:1601 and enacting LOU INS 23:1714.
Bill Provisions
In overpayments of benefits involving $1000 of more obtained as a result of fraud, administrator to refer information to office of district attorney where claimant resides.
Acceptance of such overpayment shall be considered a crime of theft upon proof beyond reasonable doubt that the overpayment obtained by fraud or false pretenses.
No criminal referral, conviction necessary for administrator to assess any civil penalty.
Legislative History
On Feb. 27, 2024, bill introduced in House; on Apr. 17, 2024, bill passed in House.
On Apr. 17, 2024, bill introduced in Senate; on May 21, 2024, bill passed in Senate.
On May 30, 2024, bill was enrolled; on Jun. 3, 2024, bill was sent to the governor.
Effectiveness
The provisions of this act shall become effective on Dec. 31, 2024.
Jun. 10, 2024 LOU LEG Governor Approval
On Jun. 10, 2024, LOU LEG reported governor approved bill, assigned as Act no. 553.
Document dated Jun. 10, 2024, received from LOU LEG Jun. 20, summarized Jun. 24.
Regulators
LOU LEG
Entity Types
CNSM; Corp; Ins
Reference
Act 553, 6/10/2024; Bill HB 247, 6/03/2024; Citation: LOU INS 23:1601;
