Relates to unemployment benefits for federal employees; presumptive eligibility for certain persons
This bill creates presumptive eligibility for unemployment benefits for federal employees terminated without a credible misconduct claim after January 20, 2025. It directly affects federal workers who lose their jobs under these conditions, automatically qualifying them for benefits unless the department reviews and denies their claim. The key provision requires state unemployment departments to treat such terminations as jobless due to no fault of the worker, streamlining the application process. The law expires on February 1, 2029, and applies only to terminations meeting the specified criteria.
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Introduction
Apr 2025
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Governor
Introduced Apr 11, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO LABOR
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Apr 11, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO LABOR
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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Amy Paulin
DDemocratic
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