LD706

An Act Regarding the Laws Relating to Unemployment Insurance

Complete·6/3/25

Amends unemployment insurance laws to include facial recognition technology, update training program rules, and modify benefit eligibility criteria.

This bill amends Maine's Unemployment Security Law by allowing the Department of Labor to use facial recognition technology for identity verification. It updates the rules for approved training programs, requiring them to conform to rules adopted by the Commissioner of Labor. The bill modifies the definition of "unemployment fraud" to include instances where an individual uses illegally obtained identity information to file a fraudulent claim.

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Calendar

Apr 30, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

Apr 15, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Jun 3, 2025

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

Jun 3, 2025

House

Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

Jun 3, 2025

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.