Connecticut SB00347 raises the threshold for felony unemployment compensation fraud from $500 to $2,000.
Connecticut SB00347 amends the state's general statutes to increase the threshold for felony unemployment compensation fraud. Under the new law, individuals will be guilty of a class D felony if they knowingly make a false statement or representation to obtain benefits exceeding $2,000. Previously, the threshold was set at $500. The change takes effect on October 1, 2026.
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