VirginiaVirginia unemployment claims would have a 26-week benefit limit
For eligible Virginia claimants, the Commission would use a 26-week maximum when deciding how long benefits may be paid on covered claims.
What it does
Eligible claimants would receive weekly unemployment benefits for up to 26 weeks. The limit would cover claims effective on or after July 1, 2026.
Argument forA 26-week limit could give eligible claimants and employers a clear end point for benefit payments.
Argument againstPeople still out of work after 26 weeks could have no further benefits, even if they still need support.
More detail
The Commission would set a maximum of 26 weeks of benefits for covered claims. It covers eligible people whose unemployment claims take effect on or after July 1, 2026. The limit applies to weekly benefits under the benefit table. The 26-week maximum applies to claims effective on or after July 1, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jul 21Continued from last sessionLatest
- Mar 3Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
- Feb 23Reported from Commerce and Labor and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (9-Y 6-N)Minor
- Feb 17Referred to Committee on Commerce and LaborMinor
- Feb 17Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
- Feb 16Read third time and passed House (63-Y 35-N 0-A)Passed House
- Feb 13Read second time and engrossedMinor
- Feb 12Read first timeMinor
- Feb 10Reported from Labor and Commerce (15-Y 7-N)Minor
- Feb 10Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1319)
- Feb 5Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 2-N)
- Jan 27Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #2Minor
- Jan 16Referred to Committee on Labor and CommerceMinor
- Jan 16Presented and ordered printed 26100397DIntroduced
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