SB00347

An Act Increasing The Threshold Amount For Felony Unemployment Compensation Fraud.

Chamber Passed·4/28/26

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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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 26–9 · Apr 28
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

26 Yea

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9 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Mar 3

12:00 AM

Labor and Public Employees Public Hearing

History

Apr 28

Senate

Senate Passed

Apr 28

House

Rules Suspended, Transmitted to the House

Apr 28

House

Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House