SB0625

Employment security: benefits; requirement to repay certain improperly paid benefits; provide for a waiver of. Amends sec. 62 of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.62).

Introduced·10/23/25
Introduced Text

Michigan SB0625 amends unemployment insurance laws to allow waivers for improperly paid benefits under certain conditions.

Michigan SB0625 modifies the unemployment insurance laws to provide for waivers of improperly paid benefits under specific conditions. The bill allows waivers if the improper payments resulted from administrative or clerical errors, if the claimant was honest and accepted benefits in good faith, or if repayment would be contrary to equity and good conscience. The unemployment insurance agency must review claims for waiver eligibility before initiating recovery of improperly paid benefits.

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History

Oct 23, 2025

Senate

Introduced By Senator Lana Theis

Oct 23, 2025

Senate

Referred To Committee On Labor