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HB1319

Unemployment benefits; maximum duration.

Status:
In House

Latest Action: Feb. 12, 2026
House: Read first time

Chief Patron:
Marty Martinez (D)

Session:
2026 Regular Session

Summary

As Introduced. 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.
  • Bill History

  • 01/16/2026 - House: Presented and ordered printed 26100397D
  • 01/16/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
  • 01/27/2026 - House: Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #2
  • 02/04/2026 - House: Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda
  • 02/05/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 2-N)
  • 02/09/2026 - House: Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda
  • 02/10/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1319)
  • 02/10/2026 - House: Reported from Labor and Commerce (15-Y 7-N)
  • 02/12/2026 - House: Read first time

Full text and vote history:

Virginia Legislative Information System

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