Bill > SB0116

This bill updates Indiana's unemployment benefits system, focusing on changes effective July 1, 2025. The bill modifies the definition of "wage credits" by increasing the maximum amount from the previous limit to $10,625 for calendar quarters beginning after June 30, 2025. It also restructures the calculation of unemployment benefits, introducing a new method for determining weekly benefit amounts for totally unemployed individuals. For claims filed after June 30, 2025, the benefit rate will return to a tiered system: 5% of the first $2,000 of wage credits and 4% of remaining wage credits in the highest-earning quarter. The maximum weekly benefit amount will increase to $445. Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision for dependent benefits, allowing eligible individuals to receive an extra $50 per week for each dependent, up to a maximum of $150 per week. The bill comprehensively defines "dependents," which include spouse, children (natural, adopted, or stepchildren), and individuals with disabilities who were financially supported by the claimant. These changes aim to provide more support to unemployed workers and their families.

Labor and Employment

https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/116/details