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IA HF2384
Bill
Status
2/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Daniel Gosa
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AI Summary
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Increases the maximum unemployment benefits from 16 weeks to 26 weeks (16 times weekly benefit amount changed to 26 times) for eligible individuals during a benefit year
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Extends maximum benefits for workers laid off due to employer business closure from 26 weeks to 39 weeks (when the state "off" indicator is in effect)
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Benefits remain capped at the total wage credits accrued in the individual's account during their base period, whichever is lesser
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Amends Iowa Code Section 96.3, subsection 5, paragraph a, effective for Code 2026
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to the maximum amount of unemployment benefits payable during a benefit year.
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Labor and Workforce. H.J. 244.
2/10/2026