An Act relative to the prevention of unemployment fraud

HD 74 creates a commission to study and improve how Massachusetts prevents unemployment fraud. The commission will review current policies, analyze fraud data from the pandemic (2019-2023), and evaluate their effectiveness. It must recommend evidence-based strategies to prevent future fraud, with a final report due by December 31, 2027. The commission includes 8 members, such as the Labor Secretary, legislative leaders, and the Department of Unemployment Assistance director. This bill directly affects the Department of Unemployment Assistance by requiring it to be reviewed and report on its fraud prevention systems.