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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Unemployment benefits; maximum duration. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2026, for claims effective on or after July 1, 2026, an eligible individual's weekly unemployment compensation benefit amount shall be paid for a maximum duration of 26 weeks.
AI Summary
This bill, effective July 1, 2026, will limit the maximum duration for which an eligible individual can receive unemployment compensation benefits to 26 weeks. This change applies to new unemployment claims filed on or after that date, ensuring that individuals receiving unemployment benefits will have their payments capped at 26 weeks, regardless of their weekly benefit amount.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (10)
Fernando Martinez (D)*,
Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (D),
Katrina Callsen (D),
Stacey Carroll (D),
Rae Cousins (D),
Adam Ebbin (D),
Marcia Price (D),
Saddam Salim (D),
Kannan Srinivasan (D),
Kathy Tran (D),
Last Action
Senate Commerce and Labor Hearing (19:00:00 2/23/2026 Senate Room A, Room 305, General Assembly Building) (on 02/23/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1319 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1319) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1136142.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1319/text/HB1319 |
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