Employment security: benefits; recovery waiver of an improperly paid benefit; require after a certain amount of time elapses. Amends sec. 62 of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.62).

Michigan House Bill 5393 proposes that if unemployment benefits are paid to someone due to an administrative or clerical error by the unemployment insurance agency, and three years have passed since the end of the benefit year, the agency must waive the repayment of those benefits. This waiver applies retroactively to all claims where the benefit year began on or after February 1, 2020. The bill also specifies that a claimant cannot file a new waiver application until a final decision has been made on the initial application. If the waiver is granted, the agency must refund any restitution or interest payments made by the individual after the waiver application date. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/MI/text/HB5393/id/3291542?utm_source=openai))

While specific media coverage on HB5393 is limited, similar legislative efforts, such as Senate Bill 700, have been introduced to limit the recovery period for improperly paid unemployment benefits to three years and to require waivers under certain conditions. These initiatives aim to provide relief to individuals who received benefits due to agency errors, potentially reducing financial burdens on claimants. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/MI/bill/SB0700/2025?utm_source=openai))

There is no specific media coverage available regarding negative reactions to HB5393. However, similar legislative proposals have faced challenges in the past, including concerns about the financial impact on the unemployment insurance fund and the potential for increased fraud. Critics may argue that such measures could undermine the integrity of the unemployment system and lead to misuse of funds.