Bill > HB337

This bill amends Mississippi law to increase the maximum weekly unemployment benefit amount to $275, a change that will take effect for any benefit year beginning on or after July 1, 2026. The bill also brings forward Section 71-5-507 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, which deals with the total amount of regular unemployment benefits an individual can receive, for potential future amendments. The existing law calculates an individual's weekly benefit amount based on their highest earning quarter during their base period and sets a maximum weekly benefit amount that is tied to a percentage of the average weekly wage in the state, with previous caps of $210, $230, and $235. This legislation effectively raises that maximum cap to $275.

Labor and Employment

https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0337.xml