SB00357

An Act Concerning Unemployment Dependency Allowance.

Introduced·2/26/26

Increases the dependency allowance for individuals receiving unemployment benefits in Connecticut.

The bill proposes to increase the dependency allowance for individuals receiving unemployment benefits in Connecticut. Specifically, it raises the allowance from fifteen dollars to forty-five dollars for each nonworking spouse, children, or stepchildren who are wholly or mainly supported by the individual and meet certain age or education criteria. The new allowance will take effect on July 1, 2028.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

40 Yea

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13 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 10

12:00 AM

Labor and Public Employees Public Hearing

History

Apr 20

Senate

Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office

Apr 20

Senate

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Apr 20

Senate

No New File by Committee on Appropriations