Florida S0216 mandates identity verification for reemployment assistance claimants and cross-checks for fraud.

Florida S0216, the "Promoting Work, Deterring Fraud Act of 2026," requires the Department of Commerce to verify the identity of each claimant before paying benefits. The department must cross-check claimant information with databases to ensure they are living, not incarcerated, and not already employed. The bill also mandates annual reporting on fraudulent claims and maintains a web page for reporting violations.

Florida S0216 mandates identity verification for reemployment assistance claimants and cross-checks for fraud.

Florida S0216, the "Promoting Work, Deterring Fraud Act of 2026," requires the Department of Commerce to verify the identity of each claimant before paying benefits. The department must cross-check claimant information with databases to ensure they are living, not incarcerated, and not already employed. The bill also mandates annual reporting on fraudulent claims and maintains a web page for reporting violations.