VirginiaVirginia proposal would cap weekly unemployment payments at 26 weeks
Eligible Virginia workers with claims effective on or after July 1, 2026, would receive weekly unemployment benefits for up to 26 weeks.
What it does
Eligible people with unemployment claims effective on or after July 1, 2026, would receive weekly benefits for no more than 26 weeks.
Argument forA 26-week maximum could help eligible workers plan around how long weekly unemployment payments may last.
Argument againstWorkers still unemployed after 26 weeks could lose weekly payments even if they still need support.
More detail
The proposal would limit weekly unemployment benefits to 26 weeks. The limit covers eligible people with unemployment claims effective on or after July 1, 2026. The limit applies to claims effective on or after July 1, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jul 21Continued from last sessionLatest
- Feb 11Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 1-N)
- Feb 10Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB760)
- Feb 2Reported from Commerce and Labor and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (7-Y 6-N)Minor
- Jan 19Referred to Committee on Commerce and LaborMinor
- Jan 19Presented and ordered printed 26103442DIntroduced
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