Bill > HB1824

This bill modifies unemployment compensation law in Missouri, primarily focusing on eliminating the one-week waiting period for unemployment benefits. Starting in calendar year 2027, the traditional one-week waiting period will be removed, meaning claimants can immediately begin receiving unemployment benefits upon meeting all other eligibility requirements. The bill maintains existing provisions about work search requirements, such as making a minimum of three work search contacts per week and actively seeking employment, while also updating language related to immigrant workers and clarifying provisions for shared work unemployment compensation programs. Additionally, the bill ensures that benefits for educational workers, athletes between sports seasons, and those involved in labor disputes remain subject to existing restrictions. The changes aim to provide more immediate financial support to unemployed workers while maintaining standards that encourage active job seeking and workforce participation.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1824&year=2026&code=R