HB5391

Employment security: benefits; recovery of an improperly paid unemployment benefit more than 1 year after payment; prohibit. Amends sec. 62 of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.62).

Introduced·12/17/25
Introduced Text

Michigan HB5391 prohibits recovery of improperly paid unemployment benefits more than 1 year after payment.

Michigan HB5391 amends the unemployment insurance act to prohibit the recovery of improperly paid unemployment benefits more than 1 year after the claimant receives the benefit. The bill specifies that the unemployment insurance agency may not initiate recovery until reviewing the claimant's eligibility for a waiver. It also mandates that the agency shall not make a recovery if repayment would be contrary to equity and good conscience. The bill further outlines procedures for waivers, including conditions and limitations on the number of applications considered.

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History

Dec 18, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 12/17/2025

Dec 17, 2025

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Steve Frisbie

Dec 17, 2025

House

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