S.2929

Eliminates the "until June 30, 2026" sunset on the increase in the total amount of earnings a partial-unemployment insurance claimant can receive before being entirely disqualified for unemployment insurance benefits.

Complete·6/19/26

Rhode Island S2929 eliminates the sunset on increased earnings limits for partial unemployment benefits.

Rhode Island S2929 removes the expiration date for the increased earnings limit for partial unemployment benefits. This change allows partial-unemployment insurance claimants to earn more before being disqualified from benefits. The bill also increases the amount of earnings disregarded when calculating a weekly benefit rate. The changes take effect upon passage.

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Roll Call Votes

38 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 9

12:00 AM

House Labor Consideration

May 26

12:00 AM

Senate Labor and Gaming Consideration

History

Jun 19

House

Signed by Governor

Jun 16

House

Transmitted to Governor

Jun 11

Senate

Senate passed Sub A in concurrence