SB 1609 - Washington, Barbara
Modifies provisions relating to eligibility for unemployment benefits
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
6060S.01I
Title
SB 1609
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
Effective Date
August 28, 2026
Committee
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 1609 - Current law provides that claimants for unemployment benefits are ineligible for such benefits or any waiting week credit for any week for which such claimant's total or partial unemployment is due to a stoppage of work which exists because of a labor dispute in the factory, establishment, or other premises in which such claimant is or was last employed. This act repeals that provision and instead provides that a claimant shall not be ineligible for benefits based on the fact that the individual is participating in a strike or other labor dispute resulting in a stoppage of work at the factory, establishment, or other premises at which the individual is or was last employed.
SCOTT SVAGERA