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MA H 2186

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An Act relative to the prevention of unemployment fraud

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · lower

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Did MA H 2186 pass?

Not yet. MA H 2186 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-03-12): Accompanied a study order, see H5208

What is MA H 2186 about?

By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2186) of Marcus S. Vaughn for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study and report on the policies and procedures of the Department of Unemployment Assistance to prevent and address unemployment fraud. Labor and Workforce Development.

Who sponsors MA H 2186?

Marcus S. Vaughn is the primary sponsor of MA H 2186.

Description

By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2186) of Marcus S. Vaughn for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study and report on the policies and procedures of the Department of Unemployment Assistance to prevent and address unemployment fraud. Labor and Workforce Development.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-03-12 — Accompanied a study order, see H5208
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Sponsors

  • Marcus S. Vaughnprimary

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-03-12

    Accompanied a study order, see H5208

  2. 2025-10-08

    Hearing rescheduled to 10/08/2025 from 10:00 AM-12:15 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  3. 2025-09-25

    Hearing scheduled for 10/08/2025 from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM in B-1

  4. 2025-02-27

    Senate concurred

  5. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2186

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