Bill > HB588

This bill modifies Missouri's unemployment benefits law by making several key changes. First, it updates the reference to a specific section of U.S. Code from "Section 502(a)(1) of Title 32, United States Code" to the more concise "32 U.S.C. Section 502(a)(1)". More significantly, the bill increases the maximum total benefits an unemployed worker can receive during a benefit year from twenty to twenty-six times their weekly benefit amount, which effectively extends the duration of unemployment benefits. The bill maintains existing provisions about how benefits are calculated, including partial unemployment payments and how wage credits are computed. It also preserves existing provisions related to electronic funds transfer of benefits, verification procedures for claims, and handling of benefits for deceased individuals. The changes appear designed to provide more financial support to unemployed workers by allowing them to receive benefits for a longer period, potentially helping those struggling to find new employment during economic challenges.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB588&year=2025&code=R