Bill > HB4406

This bill amends Michigan's employment security law to make several significant changes to unemployment insurance benefits. The bill increases the weekly benefit rate for dependents and the maximum weekly benefit rate over several years, starting with $12.66 per dependent in 2025 and increasing to $26.00 per dependent by 2027, with corresponding maximum weekly benefit rates rising from $446.00 to $614.00. The bill extends the maximum number of weeks of unemployment benefits from 20 to 26 weeks for claims filed on or after April 2, 2025. The legislation also removes provisions related to seasonal workers, which previously limited unemployment benefits for workers in seasonal employment during periods between work seasons. Additionally, the bill makes several technical changes, such as updating language to be gender-neutral and clarifying definitions related to unemployment insurance. The changes aim to provide more comprehensive unemployment support for workers, with gradual increases in benefit amounts and duration designed to better support individuals during periods of unemployment. The bill also includes provisions for adjusting benefit amounts annually based on the Consumer Price Index starting in 2027, which will help ensure that unemployment benefits keep pace with inflation.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4406