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HB 7962 Failed

AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- EMPLOYMENT SECURITY

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
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Passed
Enacted

Eliminates the "until June 30, 2026" sunset on the increase in the total amount of earnings a partial-unemployment insurance claimant can receive before being entirely disqualified for unemployment insurance benefits.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Feb 27, 2026
Last action
Mar 5, 2026 — 03/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor
David Bennett D
Session
2026
Momentum
5 · Stalled