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Introduced
01/28/2021
01/28/2021
In Committee
02/04/2021
02/04/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/30/2021
04/30/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Increasing the weekly benefit amounts an individual may receive; increasing the cap on the total benefit amount an individual is entitled to receive during a benefit year; revising the duration of benefits, etc.
AI Summary
This bill aims to increase the weekly benefit amounts and the total benefit amount an individual may receive under the Unemployment Compensation program in Florida. It raises the minimum weekly benefit from $32 to $125 and the maximum weekly benefit from $275 to $400. Additionally, it increases the cap on the total benefit amount an individual can receive during a benefit year from $6,325 to $14,800. The bill also revises the duration of benefits, expanding the maximum number of weeks from 23 to 37 based on the state's average unemployment rate. These changes are intended to provide more support for individuals who become unemployed in Florida.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Commerce and Tourism (on 04/30/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/910 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/910/BillText/Filed/HTML |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/910/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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