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SB 759 Enacted

Unemployment benefits; increase weekly benefit amount.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
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Enacted

Unemployment benefits; increase weekly benefit amount. Provides that, for unemployment compensation claims effective on or after July 1, 2026, an eligible individual's weekly benefit amount shall be $48 higher than the current weekly benefit amount, as denoted in the table in the printed bill. This bill is identical to HB 1320.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Jan 19, 2026
Last action
Apr 13, 2026 — Approved by Governor-Chapter 775 (effective 7/1/2026)
Session
2026
Momentum
92 · Very high