HB579

AN ACT relating to unemployment insurance.

Introduced·2/6/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB579 amends unemployment insurance regulations to redefine work search activities and eligibility criteria.

Kentucky HB579 modifies the definition of "work search activities" to include formal applications, interviews, job shadowing, job fairs, job search workshops, and participation in Kentucky Career Center programs. It also adjusts the eligibility criteria for unemployment benefits, including the base-period wage requirements and the waiting period for initial claims. The bill mandates randomized audits of work search activities and requires the submission of an annual report detailing audit results.

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Where it stands

Current
Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 13

House

to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)

Feb 6

House

introduced in House

Feb 6

House

to Committee on Committees (H)